In the book The Fault in Our Stars, the author, John Green did an amazing job constructing the text. It is absolutely amazing how he conveys the image of a dying girl with cancer. Some of the things that stand out in his writing include symbolism and imagery. Symbolism plays a key role in this book. In the text it states, “... ‘there is this old swing set out here that my dad made for me when I was a kid’ ” (Green 121). During this part of the book, Hazel is crying. Perhaps the author included this because it may symbolize a time when Hazel did not have cancer. She says it was built when she was a kid, so it may also be sentimental to her because of all the time she has had it. Maybe, she was also getting emotional because it reminds…show more content… The author includes vivid word choice to help a reader imagine exactly what is going on. An example of this is when the two protagonists are in Amsterdam. The author wrote, “There were indeed two flutes of champagne at our white-tableclothed table. The slight chill in the air was balanced magnificently by the sunshine; on one side of us, cyclists pedaled past—well-dressed men and women on their way home from work, improbably attractive blond girls riding sidesaddle on the back of a friend’s bike, tiny helmetless kids bouncing around in plastic seats behind their parents” (162). The word choice Green uses to describe the scenery of the restaurant and the area around them helps the reader develop a full idea of what exactly is going on. In this particular scene, he could have painted a very vague picture of the surrounding area, but instead he chose to enhance the book, and include the little details needed to make the book intriguing and…show more content… In the book she finds her true strength, and she has a deep caring for others, as mentioned before. In the book it states, “There is only one thing in this world shittier than biting it from cancer when you're sixteen, and that's having a kid who bites it from cancer” (8). Hazel is very strong. Her strength does not just develop throughout the book, but she is given strength at the beginning of the book. She is very considerate of her parents, just as every child should be, but it it almost like she puts her parents needs first. Of course, Hazel’s parents obviously put her needs first as well, but it is different. Hazel Lancaster is a very selfless and nurturing character. Hazel tries as hard as she can to care about her parents and what she “blames herself for.”
Finally, the love Augustus has for Hazel promotes more kindness. Augustus is also selfless, but it may be in different ways. “ ‘But I saved mine’ ” (89). In this quote, Hazel and Augustus are talking about Amsterdam, and how Hazel used her Wish, but Augustus saved his. Hazel says that she could never let Augustus do that for her, but he does it anyways. This shows Augustus’ kindness in many ways. From making Hazel’s dream come true, to them travelling a part of Europe
