In The Giver by Lois Lowry two passages really moved me. “Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry” (pg.151.) This passage really touched me because it was the moment Jonas really realized his community was messed up. He realized his father had been lying to him for his whole life. He realized that release was plainly killing people and everyone was fine with it. Jonas then realized that something had to be done. Another passage from the book was on page 179. “Jons felt himself losing consciousness and with his whole being willed himself to stay upright atop the sled, clutching Gabriel, keeping him safe. The runners sliced through the snow and the wind whipped at
