The Giver Essay
Every day, Jonas goes to the Annex for his new job. Jonas's assignment as the next Receiver of Memory is a punishment. He endures physical pain when going through training. Not only that, he has to keep the emotions he goes through to himself, consequently making it a burden. Now, when there is that much frustration on someone, the may commit suicide. The community may see it as an honor, but if they looked closely, then they would see it as a punishment.
When the Giver transmits memories, Jonas feels the emotions that are incorporated into the memory. When those memories are good ones, such as the sled, he feels happiness. However when there are bad memories being exchanged, such as the sunburn, he feels pain or anger. Sometimes, when Jonas goes to the Annex, the Giver is in so much …show more content…
These feelings would include frustration, anger, pain, love, and loss. That may be the reason he asks so many questions. He can't tell if the Elders and communities decisions are right from wrong. He has to keep those emotions tucked inside himself. The fourth rule for Jonas's Assignment, on page 68, says "Do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and Elders." Also, he cannot apply for medication for anything related to training. This was also included in his rules. There was no escape from the pain.
Release may be a euphemism for suicide. It was what Rosemary did when she couldn't handle the pain. Jonas cannot apply for Release, it is mentioned in his guidelines for his training as Receiver. When it became too much to handle, he hatched a plan with the Giver to escape. Usually, when someone commits suicide, they don't tell anyone. That sets it apart from Jonas's escape. However, I am glad He did discuss the plan with the Giver, because he provided him advice that helped. It would include taking Gabriel. If that community has suicide, it might not be a utopia after
Every day, Jonas goes to the Annex for his new job. Jonas's assignment as the next Receiver of Memory is a punishment. He endures physical pain when going through training. Not only that, he has to keep the emotions he goes through to himself, consequently making it a burden. Now, when there is that much frustration on someone, the may commit suicide. The community may see it as an honor, but if they looked closely, then they would see it as a punishment.
When the Giver transmits memories, Jonas feels the emotions that are incorporated into the memory. When those memories are good ones, such as the sled, he feels happiness. However when there are bad memories being exchanged, such as the sunburn, he feels pain or anger. Sometimes, when Jonas goes to the Annex, the Giver is in so much …show more content…
These feelings would include frustration, anger, pain, love, and loss. That may be the reason he asks so many questions. He can't tell if the Elders and communities decisions are right from wrong. He has to keep those emotions tucked inside himself. The fourth rule for Jonas's Assignment, on page 68, says "Do not discuss your training with any other member of the community, including parents and Elders." Also, he cannot apply for medication for anything related to training. This was also included in his rules. There was no escape from the pain.
Release may be a euphemism for suicide. It was what Rosemary did when she couldn't handle the pain. Jonas cannot apply for Release, it is mentioned in his guidelines for his training as Receiver. When it became too much to handle, he hatched a plan with the Giver to escape. Usually, when someone commits suicide, they don't tell anyone. That sets it apart from Jonas's escape. However, I am glad He did discuss the plan with the Giver, because he provided him advice that helped. It would include taking Gabriel. If that community has suicide, it might not be a utopia after