Question

Is Jonas a hero ? Explain why and include two proofs of evidence

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Jonas is kind and loving, as shown when he shares the memory of sailing with Gabe to help him sleep (p 150).

Curious is one of his traits as seen when he asks about seeing colour in Fiona’s hair (p 119 -120).

Anger is another trait though not as major as the others. He gets angry/frustrated with his groupmates about how happy they always are even though they’re missing out on so much in life (p 128) and when they’re playing war games for fun, without knowing how truly horrifying war is (p 168 - 171)

Intelligent, compassionate, sensitive and understanding all of which are seen when he takes the memory of war to help ease the Giver’s pain (p 152 -153) and when he gets upset over the murder of the elephants in the memories (p 129 - 130).

Jonas is also wise, his wisdom developing throughout the book, though an obvious example is when he discusses why everyone should share the memories to make the burden of pain easier, though understanding that the community might not be able to deal with it (p 146).