Post #3: Changes in Four

Four is one of the main characters in Divergent by Veronica Roth. He trains the Dauntless faction's new initiates, and he has played a growing role in the life of another main character, Tris.

At the beginning of the book, Tris didn't really know Four that well. Since the book is told from Tris’ perspective, the reader also doesn’t know much about Four in the beginning. He’s a very mysterious character that seems to be holding back his true self. Also, since Four is an initiate trainer and Tris is an initiate, we really only see the strict, reserved side of him in the beginning. At times, he seems like he’s mean and rude, but other times, he seems to be caring and kind.

*THIS NEXT PART CONTAINS SPOILERS! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!*

 

As the book goes on, readers find out that Four has an interest in Tris. He likes her, and their relationship becomes more personal. Four reveals more about himself and plays both the role of trainer and of friend. We see that he is very kind and that there’s more to him than we originally thought. He shows deep affection for Tris and is very loving.

I’m not completely to the end of the book yet, so Four could change more, but that’s what I’ve seen in him so far.

Post #2: Symbolizing the Characters in Divergent

In Divergent by Veronica Roth, the personalities of the characters are very comparable to real-life objects.

Tris, the main character, is like a hard candy with a soft filling. She transferred to the Dauntless faction, which values fearlessness, strength, and boldness. This is why I say that Tris has a hard outside. She faces challenges with confidence and will do whatever she has to in order to protect herself. However, she was originally from the Abnegation faction, which values selflessness and kindness. She still has these values implanted in her heart, even though she is a part of the Dauntless faction. That's why I think she has a soft filling. So, Tris is like a hard candy because she's fearless, but she has a soft filling because she cares for others.

Four, Tris' Dauntless trainer, is like a dark room. In dark rooms, you can't see what's there, so they're very mysterious and a little frightening. Four fits that description well. He's a very mysterious character because sometimes he's tough and scary, but other times he's caring towards others. He doesn't let a lot of his personality show and he's very quiet. When Four is training the Dauntless initiates, he's very stern. But sometimes, he does things to help other characters, such as the time he defended Tris from attackers. I hope that Veronica Roth will reveal more about his character as the book continues.

Eric, another Dauntless trainer, is like a snake because he's very venomous and ruthless. Almost all of the Dauntless initiates are fearful of him because he's not afraid to hurt others to prove a point or get what he wants. He will bite you and kill you with his venom if he doesn't like you or if you make one wrong move.

Tori is someone who helps Tris hide the fact that she is divergent. She reminds me of a Quaker from the days when slaves tried to escape from the South. She keeps Tris' secret and helps her through it.

If anyone reading this post has also read Divergent, I encourage you to compare one of the other characters in the book to another object. I would really like to see what other people think about the other characters in the book. 

Post #1: Divergent

Currently, I'm reading Divergent by Veronica Roth.

But what does divergent even mean?

According to Dictionary.com, Divergent means:
1. diverging (to turn aside or deviate, as from a path, practice, or plan.); differing; deviating.

2. pertaining to or causing divergence.

 

I think Veronica Roth titled the book Divergent because of the main character, Beatrice (later called Tris). After taking a test to find out which faction she will live in for the rest of her life, she is told that she is "divergent" and that she doesn't match with any one specific faction. That deviates, or diverges, from the norm because most people are matched with one faction that fits them perfectly. Beatrice matches with multiple factions.

 

I'm really curious to find out what this will mean for Beatrice, because people tell her that no one can know she is divergent. Is it dangerous to be divergent? Is she going to get hurt? Do people suspect she is divergent? These are all questions I'm going to have to find out as I continue on in the book.