Imagine a world without color, music, or even emotion. Sure, not feeling sadness and loss may be nice, but this is what makes the happy memories even better. Jonas in The Giver by Lois Lowry, has none of this, but begins to see something- different, until a sudden surprise happens at his Ceremony of Twelve. Jonas then takes unexpected turns in one short year, changing him and the way he sees his world entirely.
Earlier in The Giver, Jonas thought his Community was reliable and ideal, but while he went through training, he recognized it was the complete opposite. For example, Jonas spoke about how choice was “very frightening, I can’t even imagine it” [ Lowry 124]. Jonas was very confident in his answer, because this is what he was taught all …show more content…
For example, Jonas followed every rule he was given without hesitation, “ instantly, obediently” [Lowry 2]. Jonas is told what to do his whole day, such as the food he eats, the clothing he wears, even the announcer chastises them if they do something out of line. Jonas finds out that “Release” is actually death, causing him to see his world differently entirely . For instance, the Giver schemes an escape,“ So if you escape, once you are gone- and, Jonas you know that you can never return” [Lowry 194]. Jonas knows leaving is for the best, searching for a better life, with real emotion and no Sameness. Jonas transforms from a rule follower to a rebel and utterly disobeys the Community’s laws.
In The Giver, Jonas changes tremendously throughout the book, turning into the complete opposite version of himself. Finding out the vicious truth about his so-called perfect Community. He plots to escape- braking the biggest rule of all.After running off with young Gabe, he uses the courage and bravery he gained from the memories. He escapes hoping for a better life for himself and Gabe; Jonas crosses the barrier releasing all of the memories to the community. They obtain color, music, and emotion, a new experience for
Earlier in The Giver, Jonas thought his Community was reliable and ideal, but while he went through training, he recognized it was the complete opposite. For example, Jonas spoke about how choice was “very frightening, I can’t even imagine it” [ Lowry 124]. Jonas was very confident in his answer, because this is what he was taught all …show more content…
For example, Jonas followed every rule he was given without hesitation, “ instantly, obediently” [Lowry 2]. Jonas is told what to do his whole day, such as the food he eats, the clothing he wears, even the announcer chastises them if they do something out of line. Jonas finds out that “Release” is actually death, causing him to see his world differently entirely . For instance, the Giver schemes an escape,“ So if you escape, once you are gone- and, Jonas you know that you can never return” [Lowry 194]. Jonas knows leaving is for the best, searching for a better life, with real emotion and no Sameness. Jonas transforms from a rule follower to a rebel and utterly disobeys the Community’s laws.
In The Giver, Jonas changes tremendously throughout the book, turning into the complete opposite version of himself. Finding out the vicious truth about his so-called perfect Community. He plots to escape- braking the biggest rule of all.After running off with young Gabe, he uses the courage and bravery he gained from the memories. He escapes hoping for a better life for himself and Gabe; Jonas crosses the barrier releasing all of the memories to the community. They obtain color, music, and emotion, a new experience for