Jonelaitis

Jonelaitis, a third‑year library clerk, walks with Vasaris in the garden, critiques the seminary’s monotony, encourages private initiative, and offers guidance on future studies after vacation. Jonelaitis, the seminary librarian, facilitates Vasaris’s clandestine reading, shows him a secret chest, and introduces him to the "Šviesa" group. Warned Varnėnas about the danger of his actions and later participated in discussion about Maironis. Friend who discusses seminary monotony and private study with Vasaris Jonelaitis initiates and joins the trip to Vilnius, Kaunas and Trakai, guiding Vasaris and Kasaitis through historic sites and sharing his enthusiasm for the journey. Jonelaitis interrupts the conversation, criticizing excessive cynicism. Retired priest who joined the farewell after being invited