Throughout the novel "The Giver," Jonas experiences various emotions and feelings that ultimately change his opinion of his community. Initially, Jonas is content with society's rules and regulations, believing they serve the greater good. However, as he gains a deeper understanding of emotions and individuality, his opinion of the community begins to shift.
One significant event that changes Jonas's opinion is his experience with the memory of war. After witnessing the pain and suffering that comes with war the text states, “Overwhelmed by pain, he lay there in the fearsome stench for hours, listened to the men and animals die, and learned what warfare meant. Finally, when he knew that he could bear it no longer and would welcome death himself, he opened his eyes and was once again on the bed. The Giver looked away as if he could not bear to see what he had done to Jonas. “Forgive me,” he said.” This shows that Jonas begins to question the community's decision to eliminate emotions and memories. He realizes that society has sacrificed the beauty of life in order to avoid the pain of negative emotions. Additionally, Jonas's growing feelings for Fiona and his love
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Initially, he believed everything was perfect and peaceful in the community, with no pain or suffering. However, as he begins to receive memories from the Giver and experiences emotions, he realizes that their way of life is based on deception and lies that suppress individuality and emotions. His newfound feelings enable him to see the truth and question the morality of his community. Furthermore, his empathy towards others increases, making him more aware of the suffering and pain that others are going through. Ultimately, the novel emphasizes the importance of individuality and emotions while highlighting the consequences of suppressing