Because they were playing 'war', and had no idea what they were really doing. Jonas' friends had no concept of death, or dying, or pain, and Jonas did, via his memories from The Giver. Therefore, it pained Jonas to see his friends pretending to kill each other, when he had such a real concept of death.
To lose The giver
Jonas plans his escape with the Giver in chapter 19. But later Jonas changes the plan and can't wait the two weeks. His father is going to give his brother one more night to sleep through the night and if not the child will be released. Jonas has to leave in chapter 21.
In Lois Lowry's "The Giver," Jonas, Fiona, and Asher are tasked with taking care of the elderly in their community. This role involves assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their well-being as part of their training in the community's structured environment. Their assignment reflects the society's emphasis on collective responsibility and the care of all members, regardless of age.
No there are no computers.
The one with the family about love. It had grandparents and parents.
In the novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, Jonas interrupts his friends playing a game of "War." He feels uncomfortable with the way they are enjoying the violent aspects of the game, which leads him to reflect on the nature of their society and the emotions that are suppressed within it. This moment highlights Jonas's growing awareness of the deeper issues in his community.
In "The Giver," Jonas enjoys playing catch with his friends, particularly the game of catch with an apple in the evening. He also likes fishing in the river.
Jonas's friends in "The Giver" are named Asher and Fiona. They play significant roles in the story as companions and supporters of Jonas.
The main characters are Jonas, Asher, Fiona, Lily, Jonas's parents, and The Giver.
Asher, and another girl
he was playing with the apple with asher
Jonas got upset because he had experienced the memories of war through the Giver and understood the true horrors and pain associated with it. He was shocked that his friends would play a game that glorified something so terrible and destructive. Jonas wanted them to understand the gravity of their actions and the consequences of war.
Jonas wonders about his family, his friends, and the outside world when he is not with The Giver. He grapples with the lack of freedom and choice in his society, and questions the values and rules that have been imposed upon him.
No one, except Jonas and the Giver, can actually feel emotions, like love and hate and pain.
The training Jonas is getting in The Giver leaves him no time to talk about his dreams to his family. Jonas is doing training that is different than his friends have.
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.
that he had the same life as jonas, with losing his time with his friends, family, etc. he ad to deal with the struggle