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In the giver, why does jonas have to receive and store memories of pain?

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In the giver, why does jonas have to receive and store memories of pain?

According to the Giver, Jonas has to receive and store memories of pain because it gives them knowledge. Without knowledge they cannot fulfil their job to advise the Committee of Elders. This suggest that the community is very reliant on the Receiver. On page 111, ""It gives us wisdom," The Giver replied. "Without wisdom I could not fulfill my function of Advising the Committee of Elders when they call upon me." This suggests that the community doesn't have real depth, no pain, no love, and no passion. This also suggests that the community is selfish because they "sacrifice" one person to hold all memories of pain,love, and etc. They are willing to have one person bear the burden of memories so hey can live blissfully ignorant.