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Jonas was trying to protect his life when it wasnt the best for him and Jonas is strong determined and thoughtful.

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Tao bring back food for his people.This is showing that he is kind.

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Tao hunted with Ram to get food.

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Tao went in a cave that he not suppose to be in so what we can tell that tao is stubborn.

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In the story Tao is persistent with his tasks. This shows action because in the story when Tao gets a task he gets right to it and gets it done and he always does that so that makes him persistent.

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Tao would help Ram get food for them and the others. That shows that Tao is kind.

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Tao gave Ram food and shelter.It shows that Tao is caring for a animal by giving Ram shelter and food so he can eat and sleep.

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Tao smiled at his panting That means he is proud and confidant.

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tao would hunt for his people.

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Tao brought ram food when he didn't have any, and that shows he's a very kind person.

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Tao the kind hearted boy who hunts for his people.

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tao helped ram so that shows that tao is a kind and caring person.

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Jonas protected Gabe with his life, using all his energy to make sure he didn't freeze.
This shows Jonas is a good person and cares about Gabe without actually saying "Jonas cares about Gabe and is selfless", but rather shows it in his actions.

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In The Giver by Lois Lowry, it is clear that Jonas is a selfless person because he wanted people to feel emotions and see colors. Jonas believed his community was wrong to maintain sameness because he cared about his family and friends and wanted them to feel the love he felt. "'Things could change, Gabe... There could be love.'" This quote shows that Jonas is selfless through speech.

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Jonas Had disagreed with his community and turned his back to them he wasn't going to listen

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Jonas was caring and protective over gabe.

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Jonas helped Gabe by giving him memories to keep them both warm and alive. This shows that Jonas is willing to do anything to help someone.

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Jonas is very protective over Gabe. This shows that Jonas is a self less human because he is willing to risk his life just to protect Gabe.

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An example of indirect characterization could be during the part where the community gathers up and gets their assignments. Jonas is quiet even after his name purposely didn't get called for his assignment. This shows that Jonas has the trait: Self-Control. This means that Jonas would rather stay quiet and behaving when necessary rather then lashing out with all his anger, because we could see that he was mad and filled with despair after his named wasn't called.

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Jonas took some of the painful memory's to help the giver which shows he is kind

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Jonas would not let Gabe freeze, he gave him sunny day memories and well as he held him. This indicates that Jonas would do anything for the ones he loves and he is kind and selfless.

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In a memory of war Jonas gives water to a dying solder who asked for it. This shows that Jonas is kind because he gives the solder water to ease his pain. Even though this was only in a memory it felt real to Jonas.

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An example of indirect characterization to describe Jonas would be that he was courageous when he ran away from the community with Gabriel.

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Tao cared for and helped Ram when he needed it. This shows he is compassionate.

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Jonas helped the giver when he was in pain from memory's by taking them for himself, this then helps to show indirectly he is selfless.

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When Jonas told Gabe about his dreams to help him sleep really showed that he's kind, and he likes to help others if they need it. Which would be an example of Indirect chacterization.

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Besides the fact that Jonas risked his life for Gabe, he also stole Gabe from his family. Jonas shows an act of bravery and kindness.

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In the Giver Jonas wanted everyone   in the community to see colors, have emotions, and have grandparents.

This shows that Jonas is caring and selfless because he wants everyone to experience everything he is getting to experience.

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Jonas kept Gabe calm by giving him a memory of a sunny day. This shows that Jonas is caring.

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Jonas went to take Gabe from  the nurturing facility even though it was dangerous to be there ,nearly giving up his life Jonas also gave Gabe all his energy in the cold ❄  this shows the reader/us that Jonas is a caring strong person without saying "Jonas is a caring and strong person"

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Jonas volunteers to help with the old people because his friends Fiona and Asher were there. His job was to help Larissa into the bath. Instead of denying to help her he is careful and gentle. This shows that Jonas is a good person.

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When the giver had shared one of his great joyful memory 

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When the giver had shared one of his great joyful memory 

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Jonas when in a bad situation he protected gabe with his life even know he was struggling too this shows alot of character

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Jonas is a well mannered kid and did not disobey his parents. Therefore he realized that there is no change or color nor is there love in the village

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Jonas is a selfless person, in the book, it explains that Jonas feels as if the citizens are left out from feeling emotion. In the book he says "things could change, there could be love" this shows that he is selfless through speech.

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Jonas said that he'd take lily on a flight on his plane if he got one. this shows that he cares about lily.

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Jonas left the community with Gabe to protect something that he loved and cared for. He is a kind person with the courage of leaving his community.

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jonas is fearfull and very confident when he is in a bad position.

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Jonas kept Gabe safe from the cold and did not let him get cold so he held Gabe close to himand did not let Gabe go anywere.

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In a chapter Jonas showed how he feels when he take care and protecting Gabe trying not to let him freeze

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Jonas trembled when the elders skipped his name for the Ceremony of the 12.

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Jonas shows courage when he intentionally leaves the community with Gabriel in order to save him from release and fight against the sameness.

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Jonas didn't want Gabe to freeze. So he took care of him in chapter 23.

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Jonas shows bravery when he knows the risk of leaving the community but he decides that he should do it anyways to hopefully help the community go away from sameness and to save Gabriel. He is also brave when he is protecting Gabe as much as he can even when he was freezing to death.

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Jonas protected Gabe with his whole life even when things were hard, this shows Jonas is a kind, brave, caring person.

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Jonas shows that he was willing to protected Gabe by leaving the community Jonas is brave and caring

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Jonas shows bravery when he knows that he should stay community but leaves anyway because its what his heart wanted.

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When Jonas keep Gabe warm with his memories of the sun it shows a lotv of character

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Jonas was very polite. in the book it states that Asher congratulates him back said Asher got more applause than anyone else and was very polite when congratulating him.

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Jonas shows that he is caring when even though he was cold he gave the memories of warmth to Gabe so he won't be freezing from the snow.

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Jonas Shows Action when he Starts Asking questions And Starts pointing out problems and he also shows Actions when He started wanting people to have emotions and be able to see colors And the  personality he shows is strength and confidence

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Jonas was a caring person because when he went to go get Gabe he new that the journey would be dangerous and gave all his energy and warmed to Gabe
when they were cold and hungry at night.

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Indirect characterization can be found in the Giver when Jonas intentionally leaves the community with Gabriel in order to save him from release and fight against the Sameness. This also shows that Jonas is selfless. He is putting himself at great risk for Gabriel and the rest of the community. He has a strong moral compass because he is willing to do what is right to fight the Sameness and bring back diversity and choice to his community.

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Jonas seemed fearful at many times like when the plane flew over in the begining and he was fearful again when his number wasn't said he was scared and was thinking about how they skiped his number. He was shocked when he was the reciver

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Something that Jonas did was when Jonas and Gabe where climbing up a mountain to go to a joyful place. Then Jonas and Gabe are freezing when climbing up and mountain and Jonas gives warm memories to himself. Jonas wanted to keep it all to himself but he gave some warm memories to Gabe. So this means that Jonas is caring about Gabe with showing it not telling it.

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At the end of The Giver, Jonas gave Gabe the bright memories to warm him up instead of himself.

This shows that Jonas is a selfless kind of person because he cared about his brother surviving and is determined to show Gabe a world for of color and he can be whoever he wanted.

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In chapter 23 Jonas ran away from the community with Gabe to save him from release. As on their adventure away from the community it snowed heavily, cold enough for Gabe to start crying and shiver. So Jonas tried to save him by covering him up and keeping him safe and warm at all costs. This showed how brave and how courage Jonas had and how much he genuinely cared and loved Gabe.

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At the end of the book, Jonas sneaked out of the community abandoning all of his family and friends. He was the only receiver and he put the community in jeopardy because if something happened to the giver the community would have no memories.
This shows Jonas is selfish and not thinking of others.

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Joans shows bravery when he leaves the community to save Gabriel from being released.

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Jonas took Gabe from the community because he knew that it would be dangerous for him. Jonas sacrificed himself freezing to make sure that gabe was safe. This shows that Jonas is sefless.

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Jonas risked breaking several rules by the community to protect Gabriel with his life when he heard that Gabriel would be released (killed) the next morning, and by doing this, he is selfless, brave, and courageous.

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Jonas tries to protect Gabe from the cold and the people trying to get them, this is a act of selflessness which shows that Jonas is a good and selfless person.

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Jonas protected Gabe from the cold with everything he had and unbreakable determination to keep him safe.

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In the book, The Giver, Jonas decides to run away from his town with his little brother, Gabe. After, some time on their journey it starts to become snowy and freezing. Jonas and Gabe were cold, wet, and tired from their mission. After a great deal of struggle Jonas remembered a warm sunny memory. Instead of keeping it for himself however, he gave it to Gabe. This lets the reader indicate that Jonas is a selfless person who cares a great deal about Gabe.

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When Jonas suffered the memories of pain and warfare, he didn't feel like going back to the Giver but he did anyway because he knew it was his job and that he must move on. This shows that Jonas is brave and responsible because he kept going even when it got rough.

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When Jonas left his community he does everything in his power to keep gabe alive
The shows that jonas is a good, kind, and caring person

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In the giver Jonas shows bravery and kindness when he decides to leave the community with Gabriel to save him and give him a better life than the eternal circle that the community was making life.

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Tao help Ram and its shows that he's a nice person

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When Jonas left the community with Gabe, no matter how many obstacles there were or how much pain Jonas was going through he kept going to protect Gabe. This shows that not only is he a good and caring person, but a hard worker also.

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Jonas had lest the community even though he knew this would be very dangerous, he risked his life the better of the community. This shows that Jonas is a very good person.

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When Jonas first walks into the Giver's room, he notices little details such as the furniture, all the books, and the Giver himself.
Using this evidence, we can see that Jonas is very conscious of his surroundings.

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Jonas goes through hardships and miles with Gabe to find a better society which reveals his determination.

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Jonas show curiosity when it comes to being the receiver and wants to know what the good and bad memories feel like when he first started.

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Tao brought food to His people and, Took care of Ram, That shows Tao as A kind person or A character.

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Tao took food to the towns people and helped Ram when Ram was in need of help. This shows that Tao is a kind and caring person.

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Tao character is feisty and carrying and he is very curious about a lot of stuff.

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In the story "The Giver" Jonas shows deep loyalty, trust, and affection twoards Gabriel along their journey, he protects and fights for the people he loves.

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Jonas is a carrying person. he used he energy to keep Gabe worm. he showed courage by leaving his community because he knew that somthing was wrong with it. it was a failed.

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One example that shows an indirect characterization description of Jonas is when he escaped  from his community with Gabe. In the story it shows that Jonas protected Gabe from the cold as much as he could including all the memory he had or the warmth from the sun. This shows how caring Jonas is and how much he cared for Gabe.

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Jonas shows courage and power when he willfully leaves the community with Gabriel in order to save him from release and fight against the others

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In the Giver, jonas wanted everyone to see colors and have his parents use and understand the word love, he cares for his community and his family.

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When Jonas takes Gabe to escape and he uses his memories to keep him safe in warm prove how he is selfless because he was putting himself at risk to keep Gabe safe.

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How Jonas showed he was indirect was leaving The Community with Gabe to have a better life when trying to prove the point that it is okay to be different! He was risking a lot but he thought it was worth giving Gabe a better life!

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Jonas shows bravery for leaving the community with Gabe and took good care of him on the way.

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Jonas shows courage when he intentionally leaves the community with Gabriel in order to save him from release and fight against the sameness. This also shows that Jonas is selfless.

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Jonas doesn't feel comfortable sharing his dream.

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Toa helped Ram and it shows that he is a nice person

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Jonas helped the giver when he was in pain from the memory's by taking them for himself, this helps show indirectly that he is selfless.

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Jonas had let the community even though he knew this would be dangerous. this shoes that Jonas is a good person

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Jonas protected gabe from the cold with everything he had and determination to keep him safe

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Jonas showed curiosity when it comes to being a receiver and wants to know what the good and bad memories feel like when he first started.