Main Entry: sus·pense
Pronunciation: s&-'spen(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from suspendre Date: 15th century
1 : the state of being suspended : SUSPENSION
2 a : mental uncertainty : ANXIETY b : pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome
3 : the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : INDECISIVENESS
- sus·pense·ful /-f&l/ adjective
- sus·pense·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb
- sus·pense·ful·ness /-f&l-n&s/ noun
- sus·pense·less /-l&s/ adjective

(Merriam Webster online Dictionary )

The work depicts the relation of the individual versus society.