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13 Cards in this Set
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Name two ways that Jonas is different from other people.
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Light eyes
strange powers of perception that he doesn't understand - for example, color. |
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What are some of Jonas' qualities as a person?
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-unusually thoughtful
-great concern for people, cares about their welfare -level-headed |
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Describe Jonas' father.
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1. Nurturer
2. tender-hearted 3. affectionate and playful 4. obedient - releases children |
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Describe Jonas' mother.
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1. Works at Dept. of Justice
2. Takes work seriously, helping people understand their mistakes. 3. Practical, gives Jonas advice. |
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Describe Lily.
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1. 7 years old
2. very chatty and can't keep her mouth shut. 3. very practical and well-informed for her age. |
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Describe Gabriel.
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1.newchild cared for by Jonas' family.
2. sweet during the day, sleepless at night. |
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Describe Asher
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1. Jonas' best friend.
2. fun-loving - becomes Asst. Director of Recreation. 3. Too hasty - always mixes up his words because he talks too fast. |
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Describe Fiona
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1. A friend of Jonas'.
2. Has red hair only Jonas can see. 3. Caretaker in House of the Old. 4. Jonas has first "stirrings" in dream about her. |
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Describe Larissa
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1. woman living in the House of the Old.
2. Jonas shares a pleasant conversation with her while bathing. 3. She represents a kind of freedom to him (can be naked, gossips, etc.) |
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Describe the Chief Elder
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1. elected leader of community.
2. full of affection for all of the children (knows their names and an anecdote about each). |
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What are the negative things in life that the society has eliminated?
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fear, pain, hunger, illness, conflict, hatred, uncertainty.
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What have the people given up or had to accept in order to eliminate the bad things?
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Given up: close family connections and loyalty; sexuality; choice of careers, marriages, child birth.
Had to accept: the subjugation of the individual to the community; constant government monitoring of individual behavior. |
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How is the memory of the sled ride that the Giver first gives Jonas foreshadowing?
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Jonas and Gabriel find a sled that takes them to safety at the end of the books.
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