T h e G i v e r
Jonas's Emotions
Jonas's Emotions
Anger
Sadness
Love
Anger
'He found that he was often angry, now: irrationally angry at his groupmates, that they were satisfied with their lives which had none of the vibrance his own was taking on. And he was angry at himself, that he could not change that for them.' (Lowry 98)
'"We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others." "We shouldn't have!" Jonas said fiercely.'(Lowry 100)
'"When did they decide that?" Jonas asked angrily. "It wasn't fair. Let's change it!"' (Lowry 112)
'The little twin lay motionless...
Once again, as he had on the playing field, he felt the choking sensation. Once again he saw the face of the light-haired, bloodied soldier as life left his eyes. The memory came back. He killed it! My father killed it! Jonas said to himself' (Lowry 153)
Sadness
'They have never known pain, he thought. The realization made him feel desperately lonely...'
(Lowry 114)
'Overwhelmed by pain, he lay there in the fearsome stench for hours, listened to the men and animals die, and learned what warfare meant.' (Lowry 124)
'...he was overwhelmed by sadness at the way the others had laughed and shouted, playing at war.' (Lowry 138)
Love
'Jonas hesitated. "I certainly liked the memory, though. I can see why it's your favorite. I couldn't quite get the word for the whole feeling of it, the feeling that was so strong in the room." "Love," The Giver told him. ' (Lowry 128)
'"Gabe?" The newchild stirred slightly in his sleep. Jonas looked over at him. "There could be love," Jonas whispered.' (Lowry 132)
'He felt such love for Asher and for Fiona. But they could not feel it back, without the memories.' (Lowry 138)
'"...we obviously had to make the
decision. Even I voted for Gabriel's release when we had the meeting this afternoon."...he had taken Gabriel, too. (Lowry 164-165)