The Giver Questions on Chapter 12
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The gifts children receive at each age in "The Giver"
In The Giver, children receive specific gifts at each age to signify their development. At age one, they receive a name and family unit. At age four, jackets that fasten in the back to teach...
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Interpretation and significance of Jonas's dream in The Giver
Jonas's dream in The Giver signifies the beginning of his sexual awakening and the stirrings of desire, which the community suppresses with medication. This dream is crucial as it marks Jonas's first...
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What qualities are needed to be a caretaker in The Giver?
To be a caretaker in The Giver, one must be gentle, compassionate, patient, and nurturing, particularly towards the elderly. Caretakers like Fiona are responsible and sensitive, showing kindness in...
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What does the Giver tell Jonas about his personal family life in chapters 12 or 13?
In Chapter 13, the Giver explains to Jonas that he is allowed to have a spouse, and indeed he once did, but she now lives with the "Childless Adults." The Giver reveals that having a spouse is...
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In The Giver, are the elderly in the House of the Old hit with wands?
Yes, the elderly in the House of the Old are hit with discipline wands. In chapter 12 of The Giver, Fiona tells Jonas that the discipline wand is used for "punishment for disobedience," similar to...
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What does Asher's hesitation to congratulate Jonas in The Giver indicate?
Asher's hesitation to congratulate Jonas indicates the profound change in their relationship due to Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory. This selection sets Jonas apart in a society that...