Question

beyond: reread the chief elder’s description of what a receiver must be. do you think that you could be a receiver? why or why not? explain your thoughts below.

Explanation:

To answer this, we first recall the Chief Elder's description of a Receiver (from The Giver), which includes traits like intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the capacity to see beyond. Then, we reflect on whether we possess these traits. For example, if we believe we have the courage to face difficult memories, the integrity to uphold the community's (or the role's) values, and the curiosity/wisdom to learn from the past, we might say we could be a Receiver. If we feel we lack the emotional resilience or the ability to handle painful memories, we might say no. We explain by connecting our self - assessment to these required traits.

Answer:

(This is a subjective response. Here's an example) I think I could be a Receiver. The Chief Elder says a Receiver needs intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom, and the capacity to see beyond. I am a curious learner (showing intelligence - like a desire to understand complex ideas), I try to be honest and do what's right (integrity), I'm willing to face my fears (courage, like when I had to give a difficult presentation and overcame my stage fright), I learn from my experiences (wisdom), and I often daydream or think about things in new ways (which could be the "capacity to see beyond"). These traits make me believe I could take on the role of a Receiver.