Jonas doesn't wish to return to the annex and wishes he had a normal life and job
I wish I had a normal life just like them
The Giver who is filled with guilt offers to transmit to Jonas his favorite memory, a beautiful Christmas evening filled with love.
Jonas, what did you see?
The Giver asks Jonas what he saw, then goes on to explain the concept of love
I saw a happy family gathered together! There was a feeling in the air, I don't quite know what its called....
At home, Jonas hesitantly asks his parents if they love him after the giver told him about love
Do you guys love me?
Nonsense. We don't have love in the community
Jonas! We do not use that absurd word here!
At night, Jonas whispers to Gabriel, about colours and memories and love and family, telling him that things could be different.
There are colors! Like red, blue and green. There Christmas mornings, love, and grandparents!
At the end of Chapter 16, Jonas tosses his pills in the trash, hoping he will be able to feel love BY: RITU