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The giver and Jonas come up with a plan that would allow Jonas to escape. what does the giver’s refusal to accompany Jonas tell you about the givers character?

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The Giver’s actions are selfless. He is staying behind so that when the memories go back to the people, he can help them through it.

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While the Giver does not like the rules of his community, he feels he must stay to help the people deal with the memories Jonas will leave behind.

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The Giver is somewhat selfish, and preferring to spend the rest of his life in a community he knows and reveres. The Giver tried to help the previous Receiver and failed and cannot bear another failure. The Giver is old and set in his ways and only wants to join his daughter Rosemary...

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