Post #7: A Conversation with Tris

The following conversation is composed of questions I would ask Tris in Insurgent, and the responses I imagine she would give me.

Me: Do you regret your choice to become a member of the Dauntless faction?

Tris: While I do regret abandoning my family in Abnegation, I don't regret joining Dauntless. It has taught me how to defend myself and those around me, and it has helped me to combine the selfless actions of Abnegation with the courageous actions of Dauntless.

Me: Do you think the factions will go back to normal if the conflict ever settles?

Tris: Honestly, I don't know. I don't think life will ever be normal again. I have no idea how we would function without factions, though. I can't imagine how that would work.

Me: Do you think Jeanine has a motive for wanting to kill so many people, or is she just doing it because she can?

Tris: Jeanine wants power. She's evil and we can't let her take over.

Me: Do you think Jeanine's going to kill all the Divergent?

Tris: I don't know. I think she wants to keep us alive for awhile so she can figure out how to create better simulation serums that we won't be able to overcome. But, she'll probably kill us once she figures that out. We're the most dangerous to her because we have the capability to overpower her, and that scares her.

Me: I know things between you and Four have been a little bit rocky lately. Do you think it's just because of everything that's going on right now, or do you think you might break up?

Tris: I think it's mainly because of everything that's going on right now. We really wouldn't be having any problems if it weren't for the situation we're in. But, I don't know. We'll see what happens.

Me: I'm really sorry about that. I'm sorry for the loss of your parents, too. Are you seeking revenge on Jeanine for all of this?

Tris: I'm not really seeking revenge on her as much as I'm trying to stop her from hurting more people. Sure, I'm mad at her, but I won't be able to stop anything by fueling this fire with more fire.

Me:  It's good that you realize that. I know people are in good hands with you. Well, Tris, thank you for giving me some of your precious time. I hope things get better for you.

Tris: Thanks. I better get going before anyone else gets killed.