Summary
During the night Hazel begins reading " An Imperial Affliction" a novel about a girl who is dying from cancer. Hazel loves the book because it is not sentimental in contrast with the majority of cancer books. Eventually as the book goes on Just as Anna is about to start a crazy treatment, the book ends mid sentence. Hazel likes this ending, as it depicts the way death happens suddenly, but wonders what happens to the characters that are left behind. She has even tried to write to the author but he has not responded. She then wonders if Augusts liked the book as she had recommended it to Augustus. Later that day Augustus calls and asks when he can see Hazel again, and she tells him that they can see each other when he finishes the book. She knows she is flirting with him, which is new to her, but she enjoys it.
Later that day, Hazel and her mother go together to the movies. During the movie, Augustus texts Hazel, saying, “Tell me my copy is missing the last twenty pages.” He, like Hazel, begins to wonder what happens to the other character after the book ends. When Hazel gets home she calls Augustus. As they talk, she hears something in the background. Augustus claims its Isaac crying because Monica left him. He then invites Hazel to his house; where Hazel finds Augustus and Isaac playing video games. Isaac is crying while he plays, refusing to look at Augustus or Hazel.
After the game is over, Isaac claims that Monica dumped him because she didn’t want to have to break up with him after he was blind. Isaac says she couldn't handle being with him. Suddenly, Isaac begins hitting a chair and beating Augustus’ pillows to let out his anger. In the meantime Augustus and Hazel about the books they are reading. Eventually augustus encourages Isaac to break his basketball trophies instead of hitting pillows as he could consequently sent a message to his father that he doesn't really like that sport.
Character analysis
Isaac : Hazel and Augustus mutual friend.
- Its notable how Isaac is a very sentimental kid as he is devastated from he's girlfriend's breakup.
- Isaac suffers of anger problems, we can see this as he began hitting everything in Augustus room, after the breakup.
-Additionally he is a strong kid as he goes through the process of becoming blind and manages it all pretty well.
-He is also shy as at first he felt embarrassed to talk to Hazel about the brake up situation.
-Isaac can also be describes as a believer as he strongly beliefs in true love, and claimed he thought that Monica was he's.
Events
Eventhough this chapter talked constantly about Isaac, it also demonstrates how Hazel and Augustus character's are evolving and becoming happier. As the story goes on they are falling in love and shows a change of personality from both characters. For example Hazel admits to be flirting at some point, which was something she also claims that she never does. They are coming out of their bubble which involves a boring life that they didn't want to explore before they met each other. Additionally we can see a greater mother daughter relationship between Hazel and her mom, as they went from oftenly discussing to attending the movies together.
Theme
In my opinion the theme of the reading is to never give up on the people you love. This is demonstrated as Monica left Isaac because he was almost blind. He gave up in him and in their love because she claimed that she would not be able to handle he's condition. As a consequence we can se negative effects. Isaac is now devastated and cant stop crying. Furthermore he is out of control and can not stop hitting and breaking things. Monica should have stayed with her at least for a longer time but not leave him in the worst time of he's life.
Thoughts
As I go through the story I like it even more. I like the fact that it is not linear and it also focuses on the people around Hazel showing that she is not currently the only person facing difficulties in her life. Additionally I love the fact that Hazel and Augustus are both falling in love even more each time, I think that the constant flirt that goes on between them gives a story a cute side besides all the cancer drama that happens.
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