The Fault in our Stars pg. 22 -38

Summary 

Augustus, driving himself, went on a ride to his house with Hazel as company. During the way they got to know each other and shared about each other's cancer situations.  Augustus reveals that he is a sophomore in high school and that Cancer has delayed him just one year. Hazel talks about how she pulled out of school at the age of thirteen when she was diagnosed with cancer for the first time.Hazel also reveals how she has stayed alive with the help of an experimental drug. Later as they arrive Augustus show Hazel around his house and additionally Augustus parents are introduced. Hazel and Augustus seem to make good company together moreover they agree to read one another’s favorite books. Finally Augustus drives Hazel home, and she agrees to call him once she’s finished his book.

Analysis of Character

Augustus Waters 

• He is a sixteen year old boy that has osteosarcoma. 
• Augustus seems to be falling in love with Hazel after meeting her at Support Group, this is notable as he often flirts with her and he even invited her over to his house after they just met. 
• He has a heroic personality and is interested in leaving a legacy in society. 
• He is strong and confident as he openly talks about his cancer situation. 
• Additionally he is kind, helpful and open, well he was at support group at first for helping a friend and furthermore he easily became friends with Hazel.

Events

The events in the book are now centered on Augustus and Hazel. Its interesting how the tragic situation that Hazel was describing during the firs pages of the book, now turned romantic. Small events in the book that involve Hazel and Augustus are very important, for example when Augustus the mention of “cancer perks” its very important as it shows, the way in which those with cancer are treated differently than others. Additionally Augustus’ confidence in the future is very important as he proofs to Hazel that he is not that concerned about death.

Theme

I think that the theme of the story is that sometimes bad things occur to lead you to good ones, though Hazel and Augustus first connected through their shared experience with cancer, which is not a good thing at all, they quickly connect through other things like humor, pop culture, and literature and they are falling in love.

Thoughts

I am currently liking this book even more as I am highly interested in Hazel and Augustus relationship. I think that they will make a great couple am I am curious of how this relationship will evolve later on. I also like how the narrator makes it feel like Hazel and Augustus have a strong connection and are somehow similar.