The Giver * Jonas feels frightened after seeing an aircraft fly over the community. * The community has very strict rules. * Families share feelings every day. * Jonas lives with Mother, Father, and Lily. * We learn about the “Ceremony of Twelve.” Chapter 2 * Parents explain the Ceremony of Twelve to Jonas. * At age 12, children receive their life assignments. * Jonas worries about what assignment he will get. * Father works with newborn babies. * The community values sameness and order. Chapter 3 * Jonas notices something strange about Gabriel’s eyes — they are pale like his own. * Jonas briefly sees an apple change color. * Father secretly brings Gabriel home for extra care. * Jonas begins noticing differences others do not. Chapter 4 * Jonas volunteers at the House of the Old. * He helps bathe an elderly woman named Larissa. * Larissa talks happily about “release.” * Jonas thinks release is a positive ceremony. Chapter 5 * Families discuss dreams in the morning. * Jonas has a dream about Fiona and realizes he is having “Stirrings.” * His mother gives him pills to stop these feelings. * The community controls emotions and attraction. Chapter 6 * The Ceremony begins. * Different age groups receive new responsibilities. * Children move to new stages of life. * Jonas becomes nervous waiting for his assignment. Chapter 7 * The Chief Elder skips Jonas during the Ceremony of Twelve. * Jonas feels embarrassed and afraid. * The community reacts silently. * The Chief Elder says Jonas was not forgotten. Chapter 8 * Jonas is selected as the new Receiver of Memory. * The Receiver is the most honored role in the community. * Jonas is told he has intelligence, integrity, courage, and wisdom. * Previous Receiver-in-training failed 10 years earlier. Chapter 9 * Jonas receives special rules: * He may lie. * He is exempt from rudeness rules. * He cannot discuss training. * He may ask any question. * Jonas becomes frightened by the power of his role. Chapter 10 * Jonas goes to the Annex behind the House of the Old. * He meets the Receiver, who asks Jonas to call him “The Giver.” * The room contains books, unlike the rest of the community. * Jonas begins his training. Chapter 11 * The Giver gives Jonas his first memory: snow and sledding. * Jonas experiences real pain and pleasure for the first time. * He learns his community removed memories to avoid suffering. * Jonas now understands snow, hills, and sunshine are real things from the past

Ceremony of Twelve

At age 12, children receive their life assignments in the community.

The Giver

The person who trains Jonas to be the new Receiver of Memory.

Release

A term used in the community to discuss a type of ceremony that Jonas initially believes is positive.

Stirrings

The feelings of attraction and desire that Jonas experiences, which are controlled by taking pills.

Smaller role of Jonas' Father

Works with newborn babies and is crucial in the community's structure.

Sameness

The community's value that emphasizes uniformity and order.

Jonas' Assignment

Jonas is selected as the new Receiver, the most honored role in the community.

Special Rules for Jonas

Rules allowing him to lie, be exempt from rudeness rules, not discuss training, and ask any question.

The first memory given to Jonas

Snow and sledding, which introduces him to real pleasure and pain.

Community's approach to emotions

The community controls emotions and attraction through medications and strict rules.

Physical characteristics of Gabriel and Jonas

Both have pale eyes, which is seen as unusual in the community.

House of the Old

A place where Jonas volunteers and learns about the concept of release.

Embarrassment during Ceremony

Jonas feels embarrassed when he is skipped during the ceremony, causing fear.

Differences Jonas notices

Jonas begins to see changes and differences that others in the community do not recognize.

Jonas' family structure

Jonas lives with his Mother, Father, and sister Lily.