The Giver is written from the point of view of Jonas, an eleven year old boy living in an almost perfect futuristic society that has eliminated all hints of prejudice, fear, hatred and pain. They have also eliminated choice. once turning twelve every child becomes a legal adult and are given careers that they are to perform to there best ability until they reach a certain age. Jonas lives this with his mother that works at the department of justice and his father a nurturer of the newborn children. Showing no particular interest in one certain job Jonas volunteers at places like the nurturing center and also the house of the old. Once the ceremony of the twelves comes around Jonas is unexpectantly chosen to be the receiver of memories. The receiver is the sole keeper of the communities memories. when chosen the old receiver becomes the giver and transfers the memories to the new receiver.

Lois Lowry creates suspense in many different ways in this book using a variety of techniques to keep the reader reading and make the least expected thing happen. The first technique she uses to create suspense is through Jonas's thoughts. From the beginning of the story we allowed inside Jonas's thoughts and quickly notice the conflict he has with his career in this society. Jonas struggles with trying to figure out why everyone can't experience these amazing memories that would enrich their lives. This later frustrates Jonas because they also cannot appreciate the real joy of life, and the life of individual people seems less precious to them. So this makes Jonas unpredictable in his actions with us knowing the power he possess's to give people memories.

Another way the author creates suspense is by using expectation. She uses this in the book every time the giver is about to give Jonas a memory. When the giver is preparing to give him a memory she uses expectation to create suspense on wether the memory will be a happy, joyful experience or a dark, horrifying one. She also uses expectation in Jonas's actions in society whill having the memories. As the reader we are expecting Jonas to act maturely with having the most important job in the community. But instead he doesn't. He acts recklessly and gives some of the memories away risking the giver and himself.