The Eyes of the Dragon

Choose a moment in the novel when the narrator reveals a plot point before describing the scene (e.g., Peter’s imprisonment or the rope breaking). What is the narrative effect of revealing the outcome before showing the scene?

Choose a moment in the novel when the narrator hides an important piece of information from the reader even when some of the characters already know it (e.g., Peter’s escape plan or the question Peyna asks Dennis). What is the narrative effect of withholding this information from the reader?

Which of the two princes is the main protagonist of the novel? Why?