Question

The Giver-Explain two of the rules that Jonas must follow in his new role as the Receiver in Training." WHY does each of these rules exist?

Answer 1

There are 8 rules that Jonas must follow:

1. Jonas must go to the Annex every day after school
2. He must go straight home after each day of training
3. He may ask any question
4. He cannot talk about his training with anyone, including his family
5. He cannot share his dreams
6. He may not take for work-related illness or injury
7. He cannot apply for release (He cannot apply for release because his selection as the next Receiver of Memory is a rare honor)
8. He can lie

Answer 2

1) Not to discuss his training with anyone else in the community, including his family. This rule exists to maintain the community's limited understanding of the past and to ensure that the knowledge that Jonas is receiving does not create any unrest or upset the order in the community.

2) Not to apply for release (euthanasia). This rule exists because Jonas is privy to certain information that may cause him to question the values and principles of the community. The elders fear that if Jonas were to apply for release, he could reveal this information to the rest of the community and potentially upset the balance and order of this society.

These rules exist to maintain a level of control and regulate information in the community. The government in The Giver is fearful of any changes or disruption, and the rules are designed to enforce the status quo, which has been carefully crafted and maintained over time.