10 major events in the Giver

Event 1

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The first main event that is noticeable, is when the airplane flies over the community and the entire community is overcome in fear. The pilot is then released. This is an important moment because it shows how the community lives in peace and even the slightest odd sound will make them extremely scared.

Event 2

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The second event is when Jonas learns about stirrings and starts to take his pill. He didn't tell his mother that his dream was pleasureful, and he tried to remember his dream and the feelings he had but one he took his pill the feelings and memory faded away.

Topic 3

During the Ceremony of Twelve the Chief Elder skipped right over Jonas. Everyone thought she had made a mistake, but instead she saved Jonas for last. Jonas was called down and he got the task to become the new receiver. Right after this Jonas became very respected in his community.

Event 4

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Jonas' first conclave with the giver is pretty unique because of all the special things that happen. He first sees color, feels frigid and feels proper happiness and fresh air. To the story this is important because everyone else only sees gray and never feels anything extraordinary.

Topic 5

When Jonas receives the memory of heartache, blood, war and death, he is overwhelmed with different emotions. This makes this scene so important because it shows the reality of life. It also shows that it was never as perfect as the community is now and that not everything is a candy land.

Topic 6

When Jonas has inquiries about release, the Giver shows him the latest release video, where his father had to decide which twin to release. Jonas is then engulfed in horror, as he realizes that the communities are so evil without actually knowing it. This changes Jonas' mind about how great his community is. He also starts thinking about making changes.

Event 7

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During one of their sessions, the Giver and Jonas decide that it's time that the community receives all these memories and feelings of emotions and the ability to see color. When I read this I felt the same way they did and I could really put myself in their shoes. This would be a huge thing for the story because the community would live in chaos because of all these new things.

Event 8

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Jonas goes home and eats his night time meal with his family. His father is sharing his feelings and tells the family that Gabriel will be released in the morning and Jonas knows whats going to happen to him and plans to leave in the morning instead of the plan he created with the Giver.

Event 9

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When the day comes, Jonas takes Gabriel and his fathers' bicycle and sets out to abandon his community. He uses the bicycle to travel all the way to the mountains and escape the search planes the community sends for him. This will bring back all the memories to the serene community and allow them to think for themselves.

Event 10

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Jonas and Gabriel are freezing cold, and they reach the top of the hill and Jonas uses the last memory of warmth left. In the snow fall Jonas sees a little town with families and Christmas trees. This is a very important scene because it shows that Jonas has escaped the grasp of the community and remembers his favorite memory that he received. At that moment Jonas knew he finally made it.