Divergent, By Veronica Roth

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In the book Divergent ,by Veronica Roth , There are five factions. The main character is
Beatrice. Each faction has it’s own unique characteristics. Candor faction are trustworthy people, Abnegation faction is all about selflessness, Erudite faction is about being well educated, Dauntless faction is showing no fear for anything, lastly Amity faction is are the peaceful ones.

The faction I got placed into was Candor and the characteristics of my faction are that we are trustworthy, honest, we are very open to our peers, we are able to read body language and see how people act. Everyday clothing is typically black pants and white shirts. We may sometimes be called smart mouths. Our values are is that we don't lie and tell the truth and only

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