Chapter Three of The Giver: The New Child with Pale Eyes

👀Pale eyes are rare in Jonas's community and are seen as a display of difference, which makes Jonas intrigued.

👶Lily expresses her desire to become a birth mother, thinking it would be an easy assignment. Her mother criticizes her, highlighting the lack of honor in that role.

🍎Jonas's fascination with an apple that briefly changes its appearance during a game of catch leads to a public reminder about not hoarding snacks.

🔬Jonas's questioning of the apple's behavior suggests a curiosity and desire for understanding that may go against the conformity of their society.

👁️The chapter reveals the constant surveillance and scrutiny of individuals in their perfect society, where even small actions are under observation.

Why are pale eyes considered rare in Jonas's community?

—In their community, dark eyes are the norm, making pale eyes stand out as different and rare.

Why does Jonas's mother criticize Lily's desire to become a birth mother?

—Jonas's mother believes that being a birth mother lacks honor and emphasizes the responsibilities and challenges involved in the assignment.

What prompted the public reminder about not hoarding snacks?

—Jonas took an apple home, which triggered the reminder as he violated the rule of not hoarding snacks.

Why is Jonas fascinated by the apple's change in appearance?

—The apple's brief change in appearance during a game of catch sparked Jonas's curiosity and desire to understand the phenomenon.

How does this chapter reveal the nature of their society?

—The chapter shows that individuals in their community are constantly observed and subjected to scrutiny for even the smallest actions or behaviors.

00:12Jonas's father brings a new child named Gabriel to their family dwelling.

00:18Lily notices that Gabriel has pale eyes, which is rare in their community.

00:21Jonas is annoyed by the comments about Gabriel's pale eyes.

00:42Lily expresses her interest in becoming a birth mother.

01:07Jonas reflects on the responsibilities and differences between assignments.

01:12Jonas considers Lily should be a speaker, who sends out reminders.

01:27Jonas takes an apple home, which leads to a public reminder about not hoarding snacks.

02:01The chapter reveals the constant surveillance and scrutiny of individuals in their community.