Self Identity In Divergent, By Veronica Roth

Everyone is special. Each person is known to present a devotion to their individuality, each specialising in a unique set of traits while learning from them to create new ones. Veronica Roth’s novel, Divergent, takes place in a world based on the ideology of identity where each person is divided into factions, places that tell how they think and behave. All things considered, the novel identifies many components of self-identity and symbolises it into a new take on one perceives individuality. The story is best suited by the characters Tris and Four, from their backstories and characterization. In the novel Divergent, self-identity is exemplified through the actions of Tris and Four.
Four’s self-identity is shown by how he perceives other characters and the world. In his

Four believes that “‒a brave man acknowledges the strength of others.” (Roth 95) No doubt, Four recognises the existence of weaknesses and their effects. He believes that Dauntless should recognise that knowing one’s self is the first step to inherent courage, the faction’s prized value. Self-identity relies on those aptitudes to fully interpret one’s potential. Moreover, the reader discovers a story of Four’s rivalry with his former initiation comrade, Eric. Eric is a ruthless young man defined by his aggressive behaviour, especially with Four. He never takes mistakes lightly, including placing second to Four in the initiation. After one of Tris’ Dauntless initiation tests, we learn of Eric’s aggressiveness towards Four being evident by the text that Eric was jealous by “‒the way Eric was acting last night.” (Roth 241) Eric was born in corruption. Therefore, Eric and Four lived together in jealousy, something Four never suspected yet it is a scar he must keep. The search for one’s self-identity is like the story of Four, people tend to fall into a competition