The Giver

13. Jonas realized that he "felt such love for Asher and Fiona. But they could not feel it back, without the memories. And he could not give them those. Jonas knew with certainty that he could change nothing."

13. Jonas realized that he "felt such love for Asher and Fiona. But they could not feel it back, without the memories. And he could not give them those. Jonas knew with certainty that he could change nothing." What is it about memories that would enable Asher and Fiona to feel love?

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The memories reveal that emotions of love, the importance of family.... the closeness that can be found in friendship, marriage, and family. The memories would erase the detachment in the community.

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