He watched the video of the lower weight twin being 'released' and realized it was killing.
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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.
The euphemism for death in Jonas's community in "The Giver" was being "released." It was presented as a peaceful ceremony where individuals were sent to elsewhere, but it was later revealed that it involved lethal injection, not a peaceful transition.
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.
Jonas's experience staying overnight with the Giver helps him understand the importance of emotional connections and individuality that are lacking in their society, leading him to question the true purpose of the community's rules, including the release of individuals like Gabriel. This newfound insight prompts Jonas to realize the value of love and human connections, inspiring him to take action to save Gabriel from being released.
The Giver asked Jonas to forgive him because he had withheld information and memories from Jonas, which caused him pain and confusion. The Giver felt guilty for not being completely honest with Jonas and wanted his forgiveness before they parted ways.
Jonas shows he cares for the Giver by seeking to understand his perspective, empathizing with his struggles, and risking his own well-being to help him. Their deep connection and shared experiences highlight the genuine care and concern Jonas has for the Giver.
In "The Giver," Gabriel is a baby boy who is cared for by Jonas' family. He is labeled as "not growing fast enough" and is at risk of being released, which prompts Jonas to escape with him to save his life. Throughout the story, Gabriel serves as a symbol of innocence and hope.
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.
Gabriel is being released the next morning so that motivates him to take Gabriel and consider the Giver's plan.
In "The Giver," when Jonas asked Larissa where members of the community went when they were released, she simply said that she didn't know, as old people being released were a rare occurrence and the mystery of where they went was not discussed openly.
The Giver shares with Jonas a memory of an elephant being hunted and killed by poachers, which disturbs Jonas greatly as he comes to understand the brutality and violence that exists in the world.