Summary: Divergent By Veronica Roth

n Veronica Roth’s “Divergent”, the Beatrice’s personality and qualities make her belong in Dauntless. When Tris was in Abnegation, she never knew exactly what she wanted. Changing factions made her true characteristics blossom, which reflect the ones of a Dauntless. Therefore, even though Tris hesitates about her faction, she does, in fact, belong to Dauntless. This can be seen through her fearlessness, and her array of physical skills. Beatrice belongs in Dauntless due to her fearlessness. Beatrice’s new life in the Dauntless compound demands being fearless in order to make it through the initiations. Being fearless is a part of the Dauntless lifestyle, and she has no problem facing danger. The fact that Beatrice stands up to Eric, and replaces

In the first part of initiation, Tris has to prove her physical capabilities in order to prove that she is, in fact, Dauntless. Fighting was not something that was done in the Abnegation compound, but it is almost natural for Tris. Unlike the other factions, the Dauntless are the only ones capable of fighting, and they enjoy doing it. The fact that Beatrice enjoys the controlling power she feels when holding a gun and that she does it with ease is very Dauntless of her. The Dauntless are known to enjoy to control and shoot, and she feels just that. If she were to stay in Abnegation, this power of shooting guns would be disapproved, which is against her true personality, being Dauntless. Apart from being good with a gun, Tris is also very agile. This ability is seen when she climbs the Ferris wheel effortlessly during a game of Capture the Flag to see the other team’s flag. Another example of being physically gifted is when Tris fights Molly, who is considered a strong opponent, until she’s completely defeated on the ground. Tris beating Molly shows she is physically capable despite her small figure. She is so good at fighting, that even Eric commends her on her fight with Molly. Tris isn’t afraid to exchange blows. Hence, Tris belongs in Dauntless because she is a talented fighter and is a natural with