Why is it important for the community to have a person who can "see beyond"?
The Receiver needed to store all the memories and observe life objectively
Why is The Giver bitter about the Council of Elders?
The Elders allowed his daughter Rosemary to sign up for release instead of helping her work through her depression
Why does Jonas have to store memories of pain?
It gives the Committee of Elders knowledge to help them make decisions