Characters
Jonas's best friend
Asher
Jonas was given permission to do this
Lie
Jonas
Receiver of Memory
homes are called this
dwelling
All Receivers share this common physical trait
Pale eyes
Leader of the community elected once every 10 years
Chief Elder
Jonas was not allowed to discuss this with anyone
Training
Asher
Assistant Director of Recreation
given to all Newchldren when they're born
Comfort object
Lily's comfort object; Jonas watched one die
elephant
Fiona
Jonas said he'd likely never utilize this rule, even though he was given permission to do so
Being rude
Fiona
Caretaker of the Old
This caused Jonas to feel frightened
Nightly ritual among family units
Telling of Feelings
The Giver's daughter; former Receiver-in-Training
Rosemary
Jonas is not allowed to do this, due to the previous Receiver-in-Training's failure
Apply for Release
Inger
Birthmother
The Community chose to switch to this
Sameness
A Four who was lost in the river and was later replaced
Caleb
the old woman Jonas bathed; he hoped the released twin would go to her
Larissa
Jonas was prohibited from participating in this morning ritual
Dream-telling
Isaac
Instructor of Sixes
The rule most commonly broken in the Community
Riding a bike before age 9
Jonas rode one in the first memory he was given
Sled