Divergent By Veronica Roth Essay

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Veronica Roth’s “Divergent” is a must read novel, exploring unique concepts and is exciting, violent dystopian thriller, original, and addictive. I have chosen to read this novel as it was suggested by a friend, who described as interesting, and suspenseful. This was a novel that I hadn’t expected myself to read, or even hear about. The first chapter was a little confusing and boring, but as the tension picked up and started exploring issues such as violence, romance, sacrifice and love, it encouraged me to read further. In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, civilisation is separated into five factions, individually dedicated to the cultivation of a specific feature—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). My opinion on these factions is that they are very interesting, and a distinctive way to live a life. …show more content…

At this point in the story, the action takes place, where I started to feel engaged. I was eager to find what faction she chooses, and the path that she takes after. The audience (us) see the story from the eyes of Beatrice, enabling us to have an insight of her personality, feelings and attitude. Her new faction changes her life, "Um..." I don't know why I hesitate. But "Beatrice" just doesn't sound right anymore. Violence escalates as the end of the book approaches, culminating in a blood bath. The romance is sweet and progresses from lingering looks to a romantic kisses, and suspense sustains throughput the book. Beatrice is an Abnegation born and has an adventurous personality and believes and has a lot of self-confidence, something a girl needs. This can be shown when she says "People tend to overestimate my character. They think that because I'm small, or a girl, or a Stiff (short for Abnegation), I can't possibly be cruel. But they're