Jonas, the main character in the story, is, as he mentioned, apprehensive about the forthcoming Ceremony of Twelve. Always taking extensive care with his vocabulary, which he is required to do, although his friend Asher doesn't always follow that rule, Jonas describes that frightened wouldn't be the accurate word to describe his emotions. The only time he had experienced that obscure appalling feeling was when an unfamiliar airplane had streaked overhead the city and Jonas was forced to hide inside his family dwelling. Later though, the new pilot had been released; showing his failure at the job. The Ceremony was different. Jonas was eager, excited, and nervous for it at the same time; forming his apprehensiveness. During the evening telling