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The Giver explains to Jonas that he himself cannot ask to be released until the new Receiver (Jonas) has been trained. Jonas mentions that his instructions prevent him from asking for release.
Jonas escapes the giver by sneaking out in the middle of the night and quickly rides his father's bike away from the only community he has ever known. While feeling sad about leaving the Giver behind, Jonas does not feel sad about leaving the community.
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