In Lois Lowry’s novel The Giver, the ending is intentionally ambiguous, leaving readers to interpret what happens to Jonas. In the final scenes, Jonas and Gabriel are seen sledding down a hill towards a house with lights and music, which Jonas believes to be the place called ‘Elsewhere.’ The story concludes with Jonas feeling warmth and love, suggesting he has found a better place.
However, the book does not explicitly state whether Jonas and Gabriel survive or die. Some readers believe that Jonas dies from exposure and starvation, while others think he successfully reaches ‘Elsewhere’ and finds a new community. The open-ended nature of the ending allows for multiple interpretations, making it a topic of discussion among readers.