I am reading the book now and I'm not so sure but I think Jonas and the other children were taught to be careful of using the term ''RELEASED'' lightly at play. I got my conclusion to this answer in chapter one from page 2 - 3. Start reading on page two from were it says NEEDLESS TO SAY and stop reading on page three were it says game( If you want to see if I am right or to see were I got my information from).
In "The Giver," Jonas and the other children are taught to be careful about making precise, meaningful language choices. They are encouraged to avoid using imprecise or exaggerated language to ensure clear communication and understanding.
They were taught to be carefful about language; this mean no cussing and you had to be precise with your words.
Jonas, along with the other children, were taught to be careful about language and how they used it. The Giver, published in 1993, was written by Lois Lowry.
They had to use precise language. They couldn't say "I'm starving!", because they WEREN'T starving.
In The Giver, the children are named Jonas and Lily. Jonas is the protagonist of the story, while Lily is his younger sister.
In Jonas's society, children are taught in strict age-based groupings. They attend school together until the Ceremony of Twelve, after which they are assigned their future roles in the community. Education is focused on conformity, obedience, and the suppression of individuality. There is limited access to history, emotions, and critical thinking.
The giver treats Jonas with love and care. Once Jonas learned about love, The Giver tells Jonas that they have a great bond and that he loves him dearly.
The Giver shared a dream with Jonas about a child being released by his father, which disturbed Jonas as he had been taught that release was a positive thing but the dream implied something darker. The dream foreshadowed Jonas's realization about the true meaning of release in the community.
As Jonas entered Elsewhere in "The Giver," he heard music playing and children laughing. It was a stark contrast to the controlled and emotionless environment he had left behind in the community.
In Jonas' community in "The Giver," there were always precisely fifty children of any age at a time. This was intentional and controlled by the community leaders to maintain stability and balance in the society.
The main characters in "The Giver" by Lois Lowry are Jonas, the Receiver of Memory; The Giver, the mentor training Jonas; and Fiona and Asher, Jonas' friends in the community.
Because when the Giver shares memories which are painful to Jonas, it hurts Jonas physically.
The main character in "The Giver" by Lois Lowry is a boy named Jonas. He is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories in his community and learns about the true history of the society and the role of the Giver.
The ceremonial naming and age assignments of the children. Jonas's selection as the Receiver of Memory. Jonas's training with the Giver and the memories he receives. Jonas's realization of the truth about the community. Jonas's escape with the baby Gabriel. The community's response and the implications of Jonas's departure.
The Giver gives Jonas memories of a peaceful sailboat ride on a calm lake, a family celebrating Christmas together, and children playing in the snow. These memories evoke feelings of joy, comfort, and harmony in Jonas.
In the book "The Giver," Jonas is assigned the number 11.