Hazel's Voiceover

In a different approach to the novel, the character of Hazel is given a voiceover at the beginning and ending of the film. “It was a conscious choice,” Boone assures, “the film wouldn’t have worked otherwise.” The voiceover provides a direct voice to the character of Hazel, the eyes capturing the story, as it portrays the heightened language of romantic tragedies as she is speaking from her standpoint before and after her tale. Audiences are also meant to understand the range of obstacles of fear and emotion the characters are put through in their little love story. If you’ve read TFIOS or are somewhat familiar with the movie, you’re already well aware that Hazel’s romance is a total tearjerker. She struggles like any other person dragging through life (but with an added oxygen tank.) …show more content…
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“Augustus asks Hazel to speak at his eventual funeral”, Boone cleared his throat. “He wants to hear what Hazel has to say.” He continues that Hazel was seen sobbing, uttering in essence a love letter to the man she knows is the love of her life, and who she knows is soon to die. The use of close-ups and slow transitions between their faces brings emphasis to their welled up emotions as we look on this intimate scene from a distance. Boone’s portrayal of this short yet effective period assists in the tragedy of the lovers and presents an honest story which despite the situations swells a little