Comparing Thomas 'House Of Dies Drear And The Giver'

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Thomas from “The House of Dies Drear” and Jonas from “The Giver” are two very interesting characters. Both Thomas and Jonas are adventurous, but they are both adventurous in their own ways. Thomas and Jonas are both smart and have their own way of doing things. Both characters also have a sense of humor. Thomas looks different than Jonas, and they are also different ages. Thomas and Jonas are both adventurous. Jonas wants a change in his city because it is so bland. Thomas wants to find out what the three triangles on the door mean, he also wants to find out what happened to the third slave. Both Jonas and Thomas figure out a way to solve their problems. Jonas works with the giver at the time to escape the city and find something better.

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