In The Giver, Jonas is the protagonist. In the beginning of the story, Jonas is anticipating the Ceremony of Twelve, during which time the Committee of Elders will determine Jonas's assignment. After studying and observing Jonas, they will determine how Jonas can best serve his community. Jonas is careful with his language, thoughtful, brave, and possesses some characteristics that many others do not. For example, while most in his community have dark eyes, Jonas has light eyes. Jonas also discovers that he can see in color, which is a unique gift because most in his community do not see color.
At his Ceremony of Twelve, it is announced by one of the Elders that Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory. The Elder shares that the Receiver of Memory must have three qualities: intelligence, integrity, and courage. In addition to these qualities, Jonas has the "Capacity to See Beyond."
Jonas is the protagonist in the novel The Giver. He is a perceptive eleven-year-old boy who is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory for his community when he turns twelve. At the start of the novel, he is empathetic; but after his training, his empathetic nature is further developed into strong emotional intelligence. He cares about people and becomes highly aware of the suffering of those around him.
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