Reading Log #4- The Giver

 Jonas is one of the main character in “The Giver." Three words describe his character: intelligent, determined and passionate. These traits are rare in the community that he lives, they make him perfect for the role of Receiver. Jonas’s ability to see color for short flashes of time set him apart from his peers, and he is mildly concerned with these differences in the beginning of the book. He also wishes that he could feel closer to other people, and he cares about his friends and family – a concept that is foreign to many in his society. The Giver is the ultimate teacher. He is patient, calm and wise, and he is able to deal with the strong feelings of others. He is very strong emotionally, evidenced by his ability to absorb all of the community’s memories and emotions and go on living. Because he is so nurturing, he feels ready to help the entire community absorb the memories when Jonas escapes to Elsewhere. Jonas is a dynamic character because overtime his way of thinking changes. Mostly after he is chosen to be the next Giver.