Roles, Rituals, Ceremonies, & Rules Alexandra, Saige, Noah, Emily, and Matt

Roles (Protagonist Family) Jonas- he is the protagonist in this story, received Assignment of Receiver of MemoryJonas- he is the protagonist in this story, received Assignment of Receiver of Memory Lily- Jonas’s sister is the storyLily- Jonas’s sister is the story Mother- Has the highest role in The Department of JusticeMother- Has the highest role in The Department of Justice Father- a nurturerFather- a nurturer Gabriel- the newborn who get taken in by Jonas’ fatherGabriel- the newborn who get taken in by Jonas’ father

Roles (Friends & Other) Fiona- Jonas’ friend from volunteering, he soon develops feelings for herFiona- Jonas’ friend from volunteering, he soon develops feelings for her Asher- Jonas’ best friend, received the assignment of Assistant Director of RecreationAsher- Jonas’ best friend, received the assignment of Assistant Director of Recreation The Giver- Also known as the previous Receiver of Memory, he will transfer memories to JonasThe Giver- Also known as the previous Receiver of Memory, he will transfer memories to Jonas Birthmother- This was looked down upon for not being honorable to Jonas’ motherBirthmother- This was looked down upon for not being honorable to Jonas’ mother Caretaker- Take care of Elderly and BirthmothersCaretaker- Take care of Elderly and Birthmothers Elders- The people who control the community and decide the AssignmentsElders- The people who control the community and decide the Assignments

Rules Pilots can not fly over the community(pg. 1)Pilots can not fly over the community(pg. 1) Can’t play with word “release” (pg. 3)Can’t play with word “release” (pg. 3) Only two children per family, one male one female (pg. 8)Only two children per family, one male one female (pg. 8) After three mistakes, one gets released (pg.9)After three mistakes, one gets released (pg.9) If new child doesn’t develop correctly, they are released (pg. 7)If new child doesn’t develop correctly, they are released (pg. 7) Not aloud to ride bikes until Nine (pg. 13)Not aloud to ride bikes until Nine (pg. 13) Can not look at names until Naming (pg. 12)Can not look at names until Naming (pg. 12) Not aloud to take food from Recreation Center (pg. 23)Not aloud to take food from Recreation Center (pg. 23)

Rules (cont.) Females under Nine have to wear hair ribbons (pg. 22)Females under Nine have to wear hair ribbons (pg. 22) Can not see anyone in their ‘birthday suit’ but the elderly and the newborn (pg. 30)Can not see anyone in their ‘birthday suit’ but the elderly and the newborn (pg. 30) One must make an apology if they see anyone all ‘natural’ or make a public disturbance (pg. 30)One must make an apology if they see anyone all ‘natural’ or make a public disturbance (pg. 30) Have to take pills for ‘stirrings’ (pg. 37)Have to take pills for ‘stirrings’ (pg. 37) If you don’t fit in the community, have to apply for Elsewhere.. (pg. 48)If you don’t fit in the community, have to apply for Elsewhere.. (pg. 48)

Rituals Sing/say the anthem before school every morningSing/say the anthem before school every morning Say their feelings after dinner (pg. 5)Say their feelings after dinner (pg. 5) Say their dreams in the morningSay their dreams in the morning Nine get bikes at their CeremonyNine get bikes at their Ceremony Eight starts volunteer workEight starts volunteer work Nine girls cut off their ribbonsNine girls cut off their ribbons Eight’s comfort object is taken awayEight’s comfort object is taken away

Ceremonies Release of Elder (pg. 7)Release of Elder (pg. 7) Ceremony of Twelve (pg. 17)Ceremony of Twelve (pg. 17) Release of Newchild (pg. 7)Release of Newchild (pg. 7) Ceremony of Naming (pg. 11)Ceremony of Naming (pg. 11) Matching of SpousesMatching of Spouses Ceremony of LossCeremony of Loss Ceremony of AgesCeremony of Ages

So That’s Our Presentation