In The Dystopian World Of Divergent By Veronica Roth

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In the dystopian world of Divergent written by Veronica Roth, the city behind the wall is categorised within faction in which focus’ and up holds five core values selflessness, honesty, bravery, peace and intelligence. Through the experience of two key characters, the readers are positioned to view “the most important thing in life” (p.20) is a community and having a sense of belonging to their chosen faction. Evidence between these concepts are shown in the experience of Tris Prior and Abnegation transfer who doesn’t fell a sense of belonging and has a sudden urge to be brave and choses Dauntless. Meanwhile Caleb, brother of Tris knows what faction he wants to move to but keeps it to himself as other believe he will stay in Abnegation due

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