Question

Why does Jonas not follow The Giver's escape plan?

A) Jonas is angry at The Giver.
B) Jonas must flee earlier to escape his own release.
C) Jonas must take Gabriel with him when he flees.
D) Jonas cannot face his father after seeing the infant's release.

Answer 1

Jonas changes the escape plan and flees earlier with the infant Gabriel to save him from being 'released', a euphemism for euthanasia in their community. The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks why Jonas does not follow The Giver's original escape plan in the novel 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. In the novel, the escape plan is altered because Jonas must take Gabriel with him when he flees.

This sudden change in plans is necessitated by the imminent release of the infant, which is a euphemism for euthanasia in the context of the story.

Jonas, having developed a deep bond with Gabriel and understanding the true nature of 'release,' cannot allow this to happen and so decides to escape with the infant earlier than planned. The correct option is A.