flash story

“wanna be”

In the beginning of his training with The Giver, Jonas slowly understands the truth about the community. The Giver gives all of the memories to Jonas. He does so through all of the senses. Jonas learns all of which are not present in the society: of war and hate, of snow and trees and colors, and of the horror all around him. Those kinds of memories deeply bring Jonas in realizing that things must change. Everyone have to have the memories of the past. Planning together with The Giver, Jonas decides to escape the community forever in order to unleash all the memories that have been kept from the citizens for so long.

the one - whom life entrust the future (The Giver)

The story evolves about an adult whose name is Jonas. Jonas is an eleven year old child who is chosen to become a Receiver of Memories in the community. The community that was created by Lois Lowry in the novel was a utopian society. It seems ideal that there is no rudeness, no crime, and no diseases. Lois Lowry has created a group of people who do not want to be burdened with memories. They also do not want to make decisions or changes which, in the past, have led to disaster. That is why a Receiver of Memory is needed in the community. The fact, no one deserved, but Jonas, the most respected and honored one who has the skills, honesty, and courage to become Receiver.