Summary Of Chapter Eleven Of The Giver By Lois Lowry

In Chapter Eleven of The Giver by Lois Lowry, the Giver transmits to Jonas memories that cause him to feel different emotions. For example, Jonas undergoes a memory of snow and sledding and describes sledding and snow as, “the feeling of balance and excitement and peace” (Lowry 82). This proves that Jonas does have the trait of bravery because he wants to try new activities that his community never tries or does which may be risky. He also wonders the community uses Climate Control, the control of the climate by his community, because he wants the community to experience enjoyable pastimes and hobbies like sledding since Climate Control keeps them from sledding by keeping the climate the same everyday. Jonas also receives a transmission of