When they turn eight they get to go and volunteer in the field they think they would like to work in. The Commitee of Elders watch them to see what they are good at and like. The Elders pick a job for them at the ceremony of twelves. After the ceremony, they train in their field. Eventually they have completed their training and go to work at their assignment.
Assignment
The major change the twelves have is that they get jobs and jonas gets the most important job of all
Jonas was upset during the Ceremony of Twelves because he was skipped over when the Chief Elder announced the Assignments for the year. This caused him anxiety and uncertainty about his future role in the community.
At the ceremony of tweles they give the 12s their assignments which would be ther jobs for the rest of their lives into they reach into their old age stage
Citizen In Training.
Once they have received their assignments, they no longer have volunteer work. They begin their training.
The Ceremony of the Ones is when children turn One and receive their name. The Ceremony of the Sevens is when children are given a new jacket with pockets to symbolize responsibility. The Ceremony of the Eights is when children receive their vocation. The Ceremonies of the Nines, Tens, Elevens, and Twelves involve further training and preparation for adulthood. The Matching of the Spouses is a ceremony where couples are chosen by the community for compatibility and partnership.
In "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, Jonas is skipped during the Ceremony of Twelves, which occurs on page 59 in most editions. This moment is significant as it highlights his uniqueness and sets the stage for his eventual selection as the Receiver of Memory. The skip creates a sense of anxiety for Jonas, as he grapples with feelings of uncertainty about his future in the community.
In "The Giver," each of the twelves received their assigned job at the Ceremony. This ceremony marks their transition from childhood to adulthood and they are given their roles based on their abilities and interests.
seven twelves
Jonas lives in a dystopian society where assignments are assigned by the elders, and people have no say in their assigned roles. The community keeps assignments secret until the Ceremony of Twelves as a way to control and regulate the citizens' lives. This lack of information adds to the suspense and tension in the story.
Yes, its 2 twelves smaller.