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In The Giver by Lois Lowry, the relationship Jonas has with The Giver is far more vital than hs relationship with his parents. This is because The Giver gives Jonas memories, Jonas can trust The Giver, and Jonas’ family are not biologically related to Jonas.

In The Giver Jonas is the “receiver of memory” and The Giver gives him memories. The transfer of “memories” is a very intimate action and has been a catalyst in growing Jonas’ and The Giver’s relationship. When Jonas what “release” really means, he is shocked and terrified, he decides to stay with The Giver over his parents because their relationship had grown so quickly due to the memories. The memories show us that Jonas’ relationship with The Giver is far more vital than his relationship
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