euthenization... :(
He watched the video of the lower weight twin being 'released' and realized it was killing.
In the book, The Giver.
When the old is "released, there is a celebration about their life because being released is basically a lethal injection and they are "put to sleep"
In "The Giver," the elderly are released by being led to the Room of the Old where they enter a celebration ceremony before being euthanized. Small babies who do not meet certain health standards are also "released" in a more secretive and ominous manner.
The Giver's former spouse was released because she did not follow the rules of their community and attempted to share her feelings and emotions with others. This act of defiance went against the strict regulations of the society, leading to her being released.
The Giver stays in the Community, after Jonas leaves with Gabriel. The Giver helps the Community deal with all of the new memories and feelings they have received, because when Jonas left, all the memories he got from The Giver were released into the Community.
no he leaves but does not get released
She becomes the Reciever, but is overwhelmed by the pain and bad memories. She applies to be released, completely understanding what being released actually means.
Jonas breaks the rule and takes Gabriel to the home of the Giver because he believes that Gabriel is in danger of being released from the community due to his inability to sleep through the night. The Giver offers to take care of Gabriel and protect him from being released. Jonas's decision reflects his growing awareness of the flaws in the community and his desire to protect those he cares about.
In 'The Giver,' being 'released' is a euphemism for euthanasia or killing. It is used as a method of controlling the population and maintaining order by removing individuals who are deemed unfit or a burden to society. The true nature of 'release' is kept hidden from the citizens of the community.
The Giver movie has not yet been made but have said that it will be released in 2013
You mean being "Released"? Which is found out in the later chapters that releasing is given a shot which kills them. Then they are put in a box and "thrown out" like nothing is wrong.