We Have Always Lived in the Castle character guide

Jonas

Jonas is Merricat’s “special pet” and steady companion, sharing her hidden corners and magical view of the world. Loyal and comforting, he strengthens the sisters’ private world while linking their house to the watchful natural world around it. Iat’s “special pet,” or does her bond with him help create a private world beyond the reach of other people? As he follows her into hiding places, listens to her imagined stories, and returns for warmth, what does his quiet companionship reveal about trust, safety, and the kinds of relationships Merricat can accept?