The audience is shocked because the role of Receiver of Memory is highly esteemed and comes with great responsibility and pain, without knowing the full extent of what it entails. Additionally, Jonas is young and perceived as innocent, making it surprising that he would be chosen for such a taxing role.
Jonas has been selected to be the new Receiver of Memory from page 59-60 in the book.
he has being selected to be the next Receiver of memory
Because he has intelligents, integrity, courage, and wisdom
The failed Receiver in "The Giver" is named Rosemary. She was selected to be the Receiver of Memory before Jonas, but the memories were too overwhelming for her and she asked to be released.
In "The Giver," the children are selected for the role of Receiver of Memory, not Twelve. They are chosen by the elders based on their personality traits, aptitude for intelligence, integrity, and ability to see beyond what is immediately apparent. The selection process is secretive, and the chosen child is then trained by the current Receiver of Memory.
Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memory in "The Giver." This position requires him to receive and store memories of the past, including both the joy and pain of human experience, from the current Receiver, who is referred to as the Giver.
The Chief Elder says Jonas has been selected, not assigned, to emphasize the special nature of his role as the Receiver of Memory. Being selected implies a sense of honor and distinction, suggesting that Jonas has unique qualities that make him suitable for the position. By using the term "selected," the Chief Elder conveys the importance and significance of this choice in the community.
Initially, Jonas feels a sense of pride at being chosen as the Receiver of Memory. However, as he undergoes his training and learns about the pain and burden of holding all of society's memories, he begins to question the honor of the role.
The Receiver of Memory holds all the memories of the community and acts as a source of wisdom for the community's leaders. In a different culture, the Receiver of Memory might be considered a historian, sage, or oracle.
Jonas learns that the previous Receiver of Memory, known as The Giver, failed in his mission to bring about change in the community. The Giver chose Jonas to be his successor and pass on the memories because he saw potential in him to bring about the desired change.
Jonas is not permitted to apply for release because he has been selected to be the Receiver of Memory, a highly respected and crucial role in their community. This means he must stay and fulfill the duties of the Receiver rather than being released like others who have reached a certain age.
The last Receiver-in-Training in "The Giver" was Jonas. He was selected to become the Receiver of Memory and gained a deeper understanding of the past and the true nature of his society before ultimately escaping it with the help of the Giver.