In "The Giver," Jonas has pale eyes because he is the Receiver of Memory, a highly respected and unique role in the community. The paleness of his eyes symbolizes his ability to see beyond what others can perceive, both literally and metaphorically. It signifies his capacity to receive and hold the memories of the past, which are crucial for making informed decisions and understanding the complexities of life in their controlled society.
They had pale eyes and so did the giver
Jonas has pale eyes unlike most of the other people in the community.
It's the man in The Giver who gives Jonas his memories from the past. When Jonas is picked to be the Receiver, he goes through training with the Giver (before Jonas escapes with Gabriel). In the book, he is described as old with a long beard and pale eyes.
In "The Giver," Jonas is described as having light eyes like most people in the community. He has light brown hair that is cut short, like all other community members. Jonas is also described as having a lean and fit physique.
Both Jonas and the new child, Gabriel, had pale eyes, which was uncommon in the community. Additionally, Gabriel had the ability to receive memories from Jonas, marking him as special and different from other children in the community.
Near the beginning of Chapter 20, the Giver refers to Fiona as Jonas's "red-haired friend".
He had pale eyes, and he had had short, neatly combed, brown hair. He was different because the vast population had brown eyes and his eyes were a pale blue, much like the Giver's and Gabriel's.
Yes, in "The Giver," Caleb is described as having pale, washed-out eyes.
Before Jonas ever receives the memory of the rainbow they never mention that Gabe's eyes are blue. They mention that they are pale and have depth.
Jonas' eye color is pale just like the newborn Gabriel, whereas everyone else's eyes are dark. His eyes were probably light blue, while most of the community may have had brown eyes. However, since no one could see colours, his eyes were a pale grey.
In "The Giver," Jonas sees the world in color for the first time, as opposed to living in a colorless society. This shift in perception allows him to experience emotions and truly understand the importance of individual freedom and choice.
Jonas had pale blue eyes, because his birthmother had them and him and Gabe most likly had the same birthmother