Basic Details
At the start of the book, what word does Jonas use to describe his feelings about the Ceremony of Twelve?
Apprehensive
When is the story taking place (if there was anytime specified)?
The setting is an unknown future year in "almost December."
What is Jonas' Dad's job?
Nurturer, caretaker of infants
The first time we see Jonas' family performing the Telling of Feelings, what feeling does his sister Lily talk about?
Anger
What point of view is the story written from?
third person, limited omniscient view-point
What is Jonas' mother's job?
Works in the Department of Justice
How many children are born in Jonas' community each year?
50 Children
What do the people of this community wear?
Because of the principles of Sameness, everyone in the community looks as similar as possible.
How old is Jonas' sister?
7-years old
How is official news disseminated to the members of Jonas' community?
Loudspeakers
What is landscape like around them?
Very poor. The people who were born in the community are living in a world without colours. The ground is just flat.
What group of people decides all the rules in the community?
The Committee of Elders
What do older siblings do for younger siblings, even though it's technically against the rules?
Give them bike-riding lessons.
Who is Asher, and why is Jonas worried about him?
He is Jonas' best friend. Jonas worries that Asher does not have any serious interests.