Which character is chosen to go to the Heaviside Layer in Cats?

Grizabella is the character chosen to go to the Heaviside Layer in Cats.

The Jellicle cats gather for their annual Jellicle Ball, where Old Deuteronomy selects one cat to receive a new life in the Heaviside Layer. Grizabella, an aging former member of the tribe, has returned after years of isolation and is initially treated with suspicion by the other cats.

Her central song, “Memory,” reveals her longing for acceptance and her memories of a happier past. The emotional force of that song gradually changes the tribe’s view of her, allowing Grizabella to be recognized as the night’s worthy choice. Old Deuteronomy then sends her upward in a tire-like vehicle toward rebirth.

Victoria, Jennyanydots and Demeter are important Jellicle cats, but they are not selected. Victoria is a graceful dancer, Jennyanydots is the Gumbie Cat, and Demeter helps expose Macavity’s menace. Their roles contribute to the ceremony without receiving its final honor.