In The Giver by Lois Lowry, Jonas, in his quest to find Elsewhere, perishes in an act of heroism from hypothermia and starvation. Firstly, on page 178, the author states that “Jonas felt himself losing consciousness and with his whole being willed himself to stay upright atop the sled…” This shows the reader that he is sick and on his way to death. In addition, he is in the middle of nowhere, and Jonas’ ability to persevere cannot save him. He has no prior experiences with danger, and he is unlikely to stay alive through such harsh conditions. Secondly, on page 180, the author tells the reader that “he heard something that he knew to be music. He heard people singing.” As stated earlier in the text, Jonas has already traveled a very long distance
