On chapters 12-14 Jonas has been learning and having more memories. Jonas was very curious about what happened to Fionna´s hair and the apple he wanted to know what was what he saw. The Giver explained to Jonas that he started seeing colors. Jonas started seeing the color red. At first Jonas was confused about all the thing about colors but later he will see them. Jonas was often sent away when the Giver was in pain. When this happened the Giver will be rocking himself trying to relief and forget the painful memory. Jonas was given a memory about elephants and hunters. In that memory he learned that people had different skin tones and colors. One day that the Giver was in pain Jonas offered himself to help the Giver relief his pain by giving it to him. This memory was very painful because he experienced a broken bone. After the Giver gave Jonas the memory he felt less weighted. Jonas´s father was very tired because Gabe couldn't sleep soundly and he was very loud at night. Jonas offered himself to take Gabe to his room so his father will get more sleep. Gabe was very loud at night so Jonas gave him a very relaxing and peaceful memory. This memory calmed and soothed Gabe.
"This time he quite deliberately placed his hand firmly on Gabriel's back, and released the rest of the calming day on the lake. Again Gabriel slept" (116-117, Lowry)
I wonder why Gabriel can get the memory. I predict that Gabriel can be a Receiver . I predict this because Gabriel has light eyes just like Jonas and the Giver.
"You'll be able to apply for a spouse, Jonas, if you want to. I'll warn you, though, that it will be difficult."
I think it is unfair that Jonas can have a spouse and a family but it will be very difficult because he has to keep so many things away from them.
In conclusion, Jonas has received some memories and he learned what are colors. Jonas has been taking care of Gabriel and transmitting some memories to him. I predict that in the future Jonas will have a family but he will have to hide many things away from them .
Dani, I share your opinions. I think that Gabriel can develop the capacity to see beyond such as Jonas and as The Giver. But, I never thought that the color of the eyes had something to do with it, and now I think it does! I think it´s unfair as well that Jonas cannot share his work with his family if he ever gets married and has kids. But, on the other hand, how would they understand if they can´t receive the memories? Also, they don´t know anything from the past so they would just get confused if Jonas shared his work with them. Good job Dani, I like reading your posts!
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