The Giver

how does the author keep the reader as well as Jonas in suspense about his assignment

I am doing a book report on the giver and I need help with this question

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Both Jonas and the reader are kept in suspense. We do not find out anything until Jonas finds out. This creates a link between the narrator and the reader. We journey with Jonas instead of merely learning about Jonas. We share his surprise as well as his confusion.

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