In Lois Lowry's novel, “The Giver”, the characters with light eyes all have a rare gift; they see the community in a different way. Once Jonas, the main character, becomes the new Receiver of Memory, he is told that only he and the Giver notice those differences. Jonas uses the memories that the Giver transmits to him to discover the differences in the community and in the Elsewhere. He learns about past experiences that have been passed on to him; the latest memory receiver. Jonas wants to leave the community to find out the truth about Elsewhere and what is there. Although Jonas' motivating factors for leaving the community are his selfish reason to experience life, he also leaves for their understanding of the past and to give them the ability to love themselves through the burdens of others. Jonas understands the consequences of abandoning the community, but he wants to be able to experience colors, pain and love; something he couldn't have had if he had stayed. “If he failed, he would most likely be killed. But what did it matter? If he had stayed, his life would no longer be worth living” (Lowry 155). Jonas is willing to risk the unknown for the idea of ​​finding Elsewhere for himself. He knows how much he doesn't fit into the community and wants to be able to be himself, love and share memories without being punished. “He felt, surprisingly, no fear, nor any regret in leaving the community behind” (Lowry 164). Jonas was ready for what lay ahead; even though he didn't know what it was. He knows that leaving the community is the best choice for him and the people in the community because they need to know about the world's past and Jonas wants to be able to live life to the fullest. By leaving the community, he leaves ...... middle of paper ...... people in the community to understand the memories that Jonas will leave behind. On the other hand, Jonas takes the courage to abandon the only way of life he knows and go into the unknown with only little food and having to take care of himself and Gabe. Experiences, understanding, and love through pain are what places Jonas into the categories of selfish and altruistic. Lowry uses “The Giver” to provide the reader with a connection to make between modern society and community. Since the end of the inspiring novel could be Jonas's death or any other kind of depressing tragedy, the author's intent could be just as likely for the reader to draw their own conclusion. So, as Lowry might ask “What connection do you make to community and modern times?” Or “What do you think will happen?”, he might also ask “What do you want to happen".?”