The Giver Chapters 12/13

1.     What do you think is the “something” that Jonas speaks of in this chapter?

2.     There is much talk of “precision” of language in the novel.  What is missing from the ‘Community’s’ language lessons that would help Jonas in this chapter?

3.     Why do you think the “Community” removed the ability to see colour from its people?  What problems could the presence of colour lead to?

5.     How is Jonas’ attitude toward the “Community’s” rules beginning to change?

·      Admonition, occupational, fleeting, relinquished, entirety