The Giver Characters
Katherine
A Six who has pale eyes like Jonas, Gabriel, and the Giver
Caleb
A cheerful Four who got lost in the river. Was replaced by another newchild in a Mumur-of-Replacement Ceremony
Andrei
A genius friend of Father who becomes the Engineer that builds the bridge across the river
Inger
Another peer, assigned to be a Birthmother. Characterized by Jonas as "nice" but "lazy" and also has a strong body
Asher
Best friend of Jonas, becomes Assistant Recreation Director. Confuses and slurs words often
Edna
Birthmother; The Elder that had a Celebration of Release; Larissa says that she had a very boring life and that all lives are meaningful except Edna's
Larissa
Elder who Asher, Jonas, and Fiona meet, looks forward to her release
Yoshiko
Father's friend, she became a Doctor
Katya
Father's sister
Bruno
Fiona's younger "brother"
Rosemary
Is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory 12 years before Jonas is chose. She was loving and kind. She is loving and kind. Said to be the Giver's daughter (unknown whether biological or not). She is overwhelmed by the memories and is asked to be Released (commits suicide)
Lily
Jonas' "sister" Has simple feelings and talks a lot
Father
Jonas' dad; Nurturer
Fiona
Jonas' friend (preferred friend); red hair and beautiful, is in Jonas' stirrings, assigned to be Caretaker of the Old
Gabriel
Jonas' little "brother"; a newchild and has the ability to receive memories (has pale eyes like Jonas)
Mother
Jonas' mom; The Judge of the Community of the Department of Justice
Madeline
One of Jonas' peers, becomes Fish Hatchery Attendan
Isaac
Peer, assigned as Instructor of Sixes
Benjamin
Peer, spends most of the time at Rehabilitation Center. Invents new technology for it and is most likely assigned to a job there.
Jonas
Protagonist of the novel. Is chosen to become the new Receiver of Memory. he has the capacity to see beyond.
Roberto
Released elder, his name is given to a newchild
Pierre
Tattletale, his job not mentioned
Chief Elder
The head of the Committee of Elders, she is the top leader in the Community and watches over the children
The Giver
Trains jonas to become the next Receiver of Memory. Is the so-called father of Rosemary