Does the community’s explanation of the difference between release and loss make sense to you? Explain your answer. Use a direct quote or paraphrase to support your response.

Loss is when someone is taken away accidently.... a child falling in a river. According to Jonas, release is someone being sent to Elsewhere, a seemingly happy place that is celebrated. What Jonas doesn't realize (yet) is that release is merely a form of euthanasia. The words of release and loss are merely euphemisms by the Elders meant to manipulate the population.