The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars is very different from the majority of books a read. I tend to gravitate towards the stereotypical happy ending type of books, however The Fault in Our Stars is completely the opposite. It is a novel of two cancer-stricken, star-crossed lovers whose lives are anything but normal and far from perfect. They met in a support group and ended up giving each other more advice and inspiration than any counselor ever could.
The Fault in Our Stars is mainly about the idea of never giving up hope. Even when the characters are given only a few short months to live, they never spent a moment basking in their unfortunate luck, but rather lived each moment they had to the fullest. As a natural optimist, this was one element I truly admired in throughout the novel. It has shown me that when unfortunate circumstances or problems in my life arise, I must persevere and get through it with my head held high.
Another concept I greatly connected with in The Fault in Our Stars was the idea of self-worth. Hazel Grace, the main character, originally viewed herself as a parasite to others who loved her, because eventually she would die and leave them feeling empty. Before she met Augustus, she went through life trying not to be loved, because in the end loving her would only be a disappointment. Throughout the novel Augustus teaches her to embrace the love of others because she is worth it. She is beautiful, smart, and funny which should be her defining characteristics, not the fact that she was diagnosed with lung cancer. I also believe in highlighting my strengths and not letting my hardships and weaknesses define who I am. Everyone deserves to be loved because they are worth it.
Overall, I found The Fault in Our Stars to be incredibly thought provoking and insightful. As the characters endured their own trials and tribulations, I was able to connect the messages they conveyed into my life. When I didn’t get into an organization that I wanted, I used their ability to never give up hope, because better things will come eventually. I truly related to the characters in this novel, which is why I found it to be such a valuable teaching tool with my own life experiences.
The Fault in Our Stars is mainly about the idea of never giving up hope. Even when the characters are given only a few short months to live, they never spent a moment basking in their unfortunate luck, but rather lived each moment they had to the fullest. As a natural optimist, this was one element I truly admired in throughout the novel. It has shown me that when unfortunate circumstances or problems in my life arise, I must persevere and get through it with my head held high.
Another concept I greatly connected with in The Fault in Our Stars was the idea of self-worth. Hazel Grace, the main character, originally viewed herself as a parasite to others who loved her, because eventually she would die and leave them feeling empty. Before she met Augustus, she went through life trying not to be loved, because in the end loving her would only be a disappointment. Throughout the novel Augustus teaches her to embrace the love of others because she is worth it. She is beautiful, smart, and funny which should be her defining characteristics, not the fact that she was diagnosed with lung cancer. I also believe in highlighting my strengths and not letting my hardships and weaknesses define who I am. Everyone deserves to be loved because they are worth it.
Overall, I found The Fault in Our Stars to be incredibly thought provoking and insightful. As the characters endured their own trials and tribulations, I was able to connect the messages they conveyed into my life. When I didn’t get into an organization that I wanted, I used their ability to never give up hope, because better things will come eventually. I truly related to the characters in this novel, which is why I found it to be such a valuable teaching tool with my own life experiences.
"You are so busy being YOU that you have no idea how truly unprecedented you are."
-John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
-John Green, The Fault in Our Stars