Downward, downward, faster and faster. Suddenly he was aware with certainty and joy that below, ahead, they were waiting for him: and that they were wailing too, for the baby. For the first time, he heard something that he knew was music. He heard people singing. Behind him, across vast distances of space and time, from the place he had left, he thought he heard music too. But perhaps it was only and echo.
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Love that writing. Gonna save that for prompts later on lol. But what's your question?
The passage you mentioned is a fragment from the book "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. It describes a moment when the main character, Jonas, is experiencing a thrilling and joyful sensation as he sleighs downhill towards a group of people singing and waiting for him with a baby.
The passage emphasizes Jonas's newfound awareness and connection to his emotions, as well as his recognition of the beauty of music. It also suggests that Jonas might be hearing echoes of the music he left behind in his previous life.
"The Giver" is a dystopian novel set in a society where emotions and memories are suppressed in order to maintain control and conformity. Jonas is chosen to be the "Receiver of Memory" and begins to unravel the secrets and flaws of his community.
To understand the full context and meaning of this passage, I recommend reading the entire book. It will reveal more about Jonas's journey, the importance of memories and emotions, and the society he lives in.