The Giver Chapter summaries

Chapters 1-4

Jonas is apprehensive about the coming December, not frightened. He remembers that being frightened is something …

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Chapters 5-8

Everyone in the community discusses their dreams with their family before beginning the day. Typically, Jonas …

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Chapters 9-12

Jonas feels separate and different for the first time in his life, even Asher, his best friend, seems hesitant …

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Chapters 13-16

As the weeks of training go by, Jonas begins to feel frustrated. He is angry at his group mates for their …

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Chapters 17-20

The speakers announce an unscheduled holiday for the whole community just as Jonas is preparing to leave for …

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Chapters 21-23

Jonas is forced to abandon his plan, he takes his bicycle and decides to flee from all that he had ever known. …

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