The main character, or protagonist, in this story is Jonas. He is a twelve year old boy that had been chosen to be the next giver. Jonas, is very curious. He is interested in all of what is hidden from his society and doesn't understand a lot of things that go on. His personality and curiosity, are a huge part of what happens in the story and without those characteristics the book would not be nearly as interesting.
Another character in the book is "the Giver" himself. He is an old man who has been the Giver for a very long time. It is his job to teach Jonas and pass on all of the information on the past to him. He is a very humble man but he is also very hurt from all the bad thoughts and memories he is stuck with. He goes through a lot of pain in the book that Jonas has to help him deal with.
Lastly, another character in the book is Gabe. Gabe is a baby that Jonas's father brought home from work. His father works with babies and Gabe is a sick baby that is taken home to get better. If Gabe doesn't get better he will be killed. Although he is only a baby, he is friendly and loving. Through out the book Jonas and him come to have a close bond that is almost brotherly.
Another character in the book is "the Giver" himself. He is an old man who has been the Giver for a very long time. It is his job to teach Jonas and pass on all of the information on the past to him. He is a very humble man but he is also very hurt from all the bad thoughts and memories he is stuck with. He goes through a lot of pain in the book that Jonas has to help him deal with.
Lastly, another character in the book is Gabe. Gabe is a baby that Jonas's father brought home from work. His father works with babies and Gabe is a sick baby that is taken home to get better. If Gabe doesn't get better he will be killed. Although he is only a baby, he is friendly and loving. Through out the book Jonas and him come to have a close bond that is almost brotherly.