Jonas learns to do as the memories of strength and courage given to him begins to fade. What theme does this suggest? CHAP 20-23

Jonas has to form his own courage from his own new experiences. As Jonas flees the community, he begins fearing starvation. He manages, after attempting some failed methods, to catch a fish with the makeshift net of Gabe's blanket, but he remains hungry. He tries to immerse himself in fading memories of delicious food, but he realizes that he is starving. This is importatnt because he is feeling this anguish and he is coping with it.