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