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Jonas
Jonasactor
Main Protagonist
Age 11 (debut in the book) 12 (end of the Giver book) 18 (the Giver movie) Adult (other books)
Gender Male
Hair Brown
Allies Kira, Asher (Temporarily in the movie), Fiona, Gabriel, Matthew, Annabelle, Matt, Lily, Claire, Frolic
Enemies The Community
Appearances The Giver, Messenger, Son ("Beyond")
Mentioned Gathering Blue
Portrayed by Brenton Thwaites

Jonas is the main protagonist in The Giver. He was also called by his pet name Jonas-Bonus by his father once. He is an Eleven in the beginning of the book, and is selected to become the Receiver of Memory during the Ceremony of Twelve.

History

Early Life

Jonas, like every child in the community, was born from a Birthmother. Jonas is adopted by a mother and a father. Later in his life his parents adopt a sister named Lily. He follows the same, dull life of everyone in the community until the age of 12, when he was selected to be the Receiver of Memory.

The Giver

Jonas appears as a typical Eleven awaiting the Ceremony of Twelve, and when he is selected to be the next Receiver, his training is followed as he is given memories, both painful and happy, and his eventual escape from the Community with Gabriel.

Messenger

Jonas is now an adult and the leader of Village. He uses his powers to help Matt and Kira. He knows Matty's power to heal and tells him to save them all. Matty dies and Jonas names him Healer.

Son

Now aged and married to Kira, Jonas lives a peaceful life in Village. He gives advice to Gabriel. It is also revealed his ability to see beyond is fading away, meaning it drains more of his energy to use it.

Job Assignment

Jonas with The Giver

Jonas was not assigned to a job like his peers, but was selected to be the Reciever of Memory, where he obtained memories, feelings, and colors from The Giver.

Film Adaptation

  • In the film adaptation of The Giver, Jonas is portrayed by Brentan Thwaites.
  • Jonas is 16 in the film instead of 11/12.
  • Instead of pale blue eyes being a mark of him being a possible Receiver of Memory, he has a blue mark on his wrist.