The Giver
CH. 15 - Jonas ' Traits
What traits does he possess that he was chosen to be the Receiver of Memory?

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What traits does he possess that he was chosen to be the Receiver of Memory?
Looking at Chapter 15, specifically, Jonas possesses the great inner strength that is required to receive the painful memories. Jonas can also be seen as self-sacrificing and empathetic to the Giver's own pain, as he willingly helps him to rid himself of the pain he has carried through the years.
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