Monday 12 January 2009

What are Jonas's rules in "The Giver"?

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.


  1. Jonas must go immediately to the Annex after school, which is located behind
    the House of the Old.
  2. Jonas must go immediately to his dwelling each day
    after completing the required Training Hours.
  3. Jonas is exempt from the
    rules regarding rudeness. He is also given the authority to question any citizens.

  4. Jonas is not allowed to discuss his training with anyone in the community, including
    his parents and Elders.
  5. Jonas is not allowed to tell any of his
    dreams.
  6. 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.
  7. Jonas is not permitted to apply for
    release.
  8. 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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