Examine the following quotes about The Receiver. “The man was wrinkled, and his eyes, though piercing in their unusual lightness, seemed tired. The flesh around them was darkened into shadowed circles.” “He rested for a moment, breathing deeply. ‘I am so weighted with [the memories]’ he said.” What can readers infer about him? (The Giver)

A. He does not enjoy his assignment as Receiver.

B. He does not want to tell Jonas about the assignment of the Receiver.

C. He does not know how to explain his assignment of Receiver.

D. He appears to be exhausted by his assignment as Receiver.

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