What is Jonas apprehensive about in the beginning?
Why is Jonas apprehensive at the beginning of the story? Jonas is afraid of being released which is the ultimate punishment uin his community. Jonas is worried about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve because he doesn’t know what his assignment will be.
What was Jonas apprehensive or nervous about?
Jonas settles on the word “apprehensive” to describe his feelings. He is worried because he is passing a major milestone for his community, and he does not know what is in store for him. He is going through a ritual that will end his childhood, and start to give him the responsibilities of an adult.
What happen in Chapter 1 of the giver?
The Giver begins in late November, and we meet Jonas, a boy who is nervous about what’s going to happen in December. Right away we know something is up; Jonas lives in a place called “the community” where supplies are brought in by cargo plane. Once, when he saw a jet flying overhead, he was frightened by it.
What does apprehensive mean in the giver?
apprehensive. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm. But it’s the Ceremony that I’m apprehensive about. wheedle.
Why does Jonas decide that apprehensive is a better word for his feeling?
He misread his navigational instructions and frightened the community. Why does Jonas decide that “apprehensive” is a better word for his feelings than “frightened”? He thinks it expresses more precisely how he feels. You just studied 25 terms!
What does humiliation mean in the giver?
state of disgrace
“Humiliation” also means “state of disgrace or loss of self-respect”–both definitions fit because Jonas knew he’d done something wrong, everyone had known he’d done something wrong, and the public announcement called attention to the fact that he’d done something wrong.
Why does Jonas worry about Asher?
Jonas is concerned for Asher because he does not ever seem to get anything done. He even sometimes avoids Asher during volunteer work because “Asher frequently fooled around and made serious work a little difficult” (ch 4, p. 26).