Majorly, his emotions changed and developed. Firstly, he developed deeper and more meaningful feelings. The memories he experienced had made him more sensitive and thoughtful. He had never recognized it before as a game of war page 33. Jonas saw the meaning behind an apparently harmless game that he did not notice before. Secondly, he had felt love in his memories and loved the Giver and the new child Gabriel. Love. It was a word and concept new to him- page 25. Do you love me? He ached to be loved but his family and everyone else in his society didnt understand or appreciate love, so he poured all his love into Gabriel. Thirdly, Jonas realized that no one in his society had ever felt real anger, love, happiness and/or sadness. That made him frustrated, sad and helpless. but Lily had not felt anger, Jonas realized now. Shallow impatience and exasperation, that was all Lily had felt. He knew that with certainty because now he knew what anger was- page 32. Jonas wanted his society to face the truth and choose their way of thinking as he had. Jonas was more mature, experienced and
in touch with his feelings which allowed him to choose his own way of thinking.
In this novel, Jonas was very significant and he held a position in his society. Jonas was important and respected in his society. Asher looked warily at him. I apologize for not paying you the respect you deserve, he mumbled page 34. Even his closest friends have to treat him with respect as he is the future Giver. Furthermore, he had been given permission to lie and to not be questioned for any of his actions. 3. From this moment you are exempted from rules governing rudeness. You may ask any questions of any citizen and you will receive answers page 68. 8. You may lie- page 68. These rules are considered very important and exemption from them is only given if you are of extreme importance. In addition to that, he was prohibited from dream telling. From this moment you are prohibited from dream-telling page 68. If you dream, you are required to share it. If you dont its considered lying and Jonas is exempted from this rule as well. Jonas held a lot of honour and respect but almost no power.