Chapter Twenty-One presents us with a rather abrupt
ending. Having determined to work quietly and slowly from within the community to change
it, the imminent "release" of Gabriel means that Jonas is forced to flee his home with
Gabriel to save him from what he now knows to represent death. In spite of this massive
and sudden change in how Jonas expected things to happen, he actually experiences
significant calm as he leaves the only home that he has ever known. Note how his
experience is described in this chapter:
He felt, surprisingly, no fear, nor any regret
at leaving the community behind. But he felt a very deep sadness that he had left his
closet friend behind. He knew that in the danger of his escape he must be absolutely
silent; but with his heart and mind, he called back and hoped that with his capacity for
hearing-beyond, the Giver would know that Jonas had said
goodbye.
Thus it is that
Jonas does not experience any feelings of regret or fear, however, his departure is
tinged with the sadness of leaving his "closest friend" behind, the Giver, whom he has
gotten to know so well during his training.
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