In chapter two Jonas and his parents have a private talk about the “Ceremony of Twelve“. Jonas’ father tells him that he enjoyed this Ceremony, when he was in his age. His parents tell him, how the Ceremony will look like and that the elders are watching the Elevens, during the last year to decide the assignment of them.
Jonas has no idea what his assignment will be, he also is worried about Asher, who makes a game out of everything. Jonas’ mother tells him that he doesn’t have to worry about him because the elders will find the right assignment for him and he won’t be in the same group after the Ceremony, he will be with the persons with the same assignment.
The father tells him also that this is the most important Ceremony, because this will decide the rest of your life. He also tells about that he broke a rule, because he taught his sister to ride the bicycle before she got one. Jonas already thinks, if he teach Lily or not.
In the end of this chapter Jonas goes to his own desk and is still thinking about the Ceremony and the time after.
Who are the "Elders" and why aan they give assignments? Try to find out more about this and let us know!
ReplyDeleteHey Sophie. I think you made a good job. I would be interested in your opinion. What do you think about the assignments? Do you think it's easy if you don't have to choose what you will be in the past?
ReplyDeleteThe Elders are the oldest people of the community and observe the Elevens to choose their final "job" for them.
ReplyDeleteAnd to Laura:
I think this has good and bad sites. First of all you don't have to think about your future, the elders choose your assignments and you don't have to think about it and just live your life. But maybe it would be better if you have to choose what you want to do in your future, because if everything is choosen for you, you don't grow up, because in situation like that you have to be an adult and behave like an adult, because you will choose a job, which will change you life and so you have to make this decision and nobody else.
Thanks! Really interesting how you think about it.
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