In the novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, Jonas takes an apple home because he is experiencing strong emotions and wants to share this new feeling with his family. This incident occurs after Jonas has received memories of color from The Giver, who holds the memories of the past.
In the community where Jonas lives, emotions and experiences are suppressed through a process called Sameness. However, when Jonas starts receiving memories from The Giver, he begins to see colors and experience emotions that others in his community are not aware of.
The consequences of Jonas taking the apple home are twofold:
Sharing Feelings: Jonas tries to share his experience of seeing the apple's red color with his family, but they are unable to perceive the color as they lack the capacity to see it. This inability to share his new emotional experience creates a sense of isolation and separation from his family.
Stirring Suspicion: The incident with the apple starts to raise suspicion among the elders and the Chief Elder about Jonas's uniqueness. They become aware that something is different about him, as he is exhibiting characteristics not seen in others. This draws attention to Jonas and makes him stand out from the rest of the community.
As the story progresses, Jonas's unique abilities and his growing discontent with the lack of freedom in the community lead him to question and challenge the principles of Sameness, eventually leading to significant events in the novel.