There was a memory of warfare, with a dying boy, people sobbing and screaming in pain, and injured horse.
Jonas was assigned the receiver of memory.
The memory of extreme physical pain caused the first of Jonas' enormous pain in "The Giver". He experienced the memory of a broken leg in his training to become the Receiver of Memories.
The first memory that caused Jonas enormous pain was when he experienced intense physical pain while sledding down a hill in the memory of breaking a leg. This memory was shocking to him because he had never felt such extreme pain before.
he learns about death and pain
Jonas had to receive and store memories of pain because it's part of his role as the Receiver of Memory to hold the collective memories of humanity, both joyful and painful. By experiencing pain, he gains wisdom, empathy, and understanding of the complexities of life, which helps him guide the community towards a better future.
The Giver has not shared the memory of war with Jonas. He keeps this memory hidden because it contains intense pain, suffering, and violence that he believes would be too much for Jonas to handle.
Jonas reacts with shock and pain when the Giver gives him the memory of breaking a leg in sledding. He experiences the physical pain and fear associated with the memory, as it is a new and intense sensation for him. This memory helps him understand the concept of pain and injury more deeply.
Jonas's first painful memory is experiencing intense physical pain when he receives a sunburn during training. This memory is significant because it helps Jonas understand the concept of pain and suffering, leading him to question the community's lack of emotional depth and empathy. It also foreshadows the deeper and more profound painful memories he will later receive from The Giver.
Technically, the first memory of pain Jonas receives is Sunburn, which is in continuation of the joyful memory containing sunshine. However, Jonas feels only a diminutive amount of pain. The first memory of strong, intense pain, is the memory of the sledding accident, which follows the pleasant sledding dream. In this sledding accident, Jonas breaks a bone in his leg and scrapes his face against ice. This was quite a harsh pain.
Jonas experiences a broken leg when he temporarily takes on a memory of sledding down a hill in the snow. The sensation of falling and breaking his leg causes him intense physical pain.
Because Jonas must receive all good and bad memories from the Giver. The Giver passes this memory to Jonas so he could have wisdom. The more knowledge Jonas will have based off the memories, the more Jonas can advise the Elders of Committee when they need Jonas's help.
The memory of sledding.