The novel, The Fault in our Stars, written by John Green includes a resolution that includes irony, however an alternate ending with the main characters passing away in conjunction would include an instance of irony. In the original ending of the novel, Augustus perishes from his cancer, while Hazel lives on. In the alternate ending of the novel, Hazel and Augustus would die in conjunction. However, unlike Green’s version of the novel, Hazel would expire in a motor accident. Thus, the alternate ending, as well as the original ending both incorporate situational irony.
The first instance of irony shown between the two endings is when Hazel dies in a car accident. Towards the middle of the novel, Hazel is acquainted with Augustus, and agrees to go on a car ride with him. Nevertheless, Augustus’ driving was horrific, leading one to believe his death would occur through a car accident. Green states, …show more content…
The novel predominantly focuses on Hazel’s illness, while devaluing Augustus’ ailment. Yet, the story concludes with the devastating loss of Augustus. Throughout the novel, Hazel refers to herself as a “grenade” that could blow up any second. The author’s use of such a strong comparison intensifies the reader’s emotions towards Hazel. Augustus is portrayed as calm and composed person. So, naturally the reader’s sad emotions would be acquainted with Hazel, making it seem like she’s the one who’s going to die. Green states, “Augustus sat in the driver’s seat, covered in his own vomit, his hands pressed to his belly where the G-tube went it...” (Green 244). The fact that Augustus suffered so profoundly is ironic, because Hazel Grace is portrayed as the character with the most infirmity. Yet, the novel ends with Augustus dealing with failing tubes and repulsive side effects. Here, situational irony is patently shown, because of Augustus’
The first instance of irony shown between the two endings is when Hazel dies in a car accident. Towards the middle of the novel, Hazel is acquainted with Augustus, and agrees to go on a car ride with him. Nevertheless, Augustus’ driving was horrific, leading one to believe his death would occur through a car accident. Green states, …show more content…
The novel predominantly focuses on Hazel’s illness, while devaluing Augustus’ ailment. Yet, the story concludes with the devastating loss of Augustus. Throughout the novel, Hazel refers to herself as a “grenade” that could blow up any second. The author’s use of such a strong comparison intensifies the reader’s emotions towards Hazel. Augustus is portrayed as calm and composed person. So, naturally the reader’s sad emotions would be acquainted with Hazel, making it seem like she’s the one who’s going to die. Green states, “Augustus sat in the driver’s seat, covered in his own vomit, his hands pressed to his belly where the G-tube went it...” (Green 244). The fact that Augustus suffered so profoundly is ironic, because Hazel Grace is portrayed as the character with the most infirmity. Yet, the novel ends with Augustus dealing with failing tubes and repulsive side effects. Here, situational irony is patently shown, because of Augustus’