At the
beginning of ,reads the instructions for his given Assignment. When Jonas opens his Assignment
folder, he reads the following rules listed for the position of Receiver of Memory.
- Jonas must go immediately to the Annex after school, which is located behind
the House of the Old. - Jonas must go immediately to his dwelling each day
after completing the required Training Hours. - Jonas is exempt from the
rules regarding rudeness. He is also given the authority to question any citizens. - Jonas is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone in the community, including
his parents and Elders. - Jonas is not allowed to tell any of his
dreams. - Jonas is not allowed to take any medication for pain or injuries
associated with his training. He is only allowed to take medication for injuries or pain
unrelated to his training. - Jonas is not permitted to apply for
release. - Jonas is given permission to lie.
Jonas is shocked and disturbed after reading the rules for his Assignment.
Jonas has a difficult time grasping the reality that he cannot take medication to ease the pain
related to his training, as well as the fact that he is allowed to lie.
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