In The Giver, the main character, Jonas, hears much talk about release in the community. At first he just thought of it as being kicked out or becoming free of the community. However, that thought changes in chapter 9. In that chapter, Jonas inquires to the Giver about release. He explained that a Newchild was released that morning and he wondered what occured during those events. Eventually, The Giver showed him what happened. Jonas was astonished as he learned what release truly was. As he watched the newchild being released, he soon realized that released really meant getting executed. Jonas was extremely shocked as described on page 150: "Jonas stared at the screen, waiting for something to happen. But nothing did. The little twin lay motionless. His father was putting things away. Folding the blanket. Closing the cupboard... He killed it! My father killed it!" Finding this out, Jonas was truly shocked. It is unfair to kill a baby who hasn't even enjoyed life. Jonas had a similar reaction. "
Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry." It is unbelievable the extent this community has gone to.
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