Society, by definition, is something everyone is always apart of. Whether you try to escape it, or embrace it, it’s always there. Most conform to the standards of society, but those who don’t are shunned or kept out. This constant harassment can make people feel depressed, lonely, or entirely worthless. However, it can also inspire hope in those trying to rejoin or repair society in ways that will better people. Beatrice Prior in “Divergent” fits this description well. In this futuristic society, there are five factions that are crucial to the smooth functioning of their daily lives. At age 16 the people of this world test to see which faction they fit into, and then choose whether they want to join that faction or travel to a new one. However,
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Holden views how fake the people in his society are, and is disgusted by it. He wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is genuine and not “phony”. This fakeness by people is what drives his anger against society, and causes him to not want to be involved in society whatsoever. Holden has attempted to alienate himself from other humans. However, throughout the novel, we see how he wants to interact with other people and his desire for interaction is greater than ever before. He acts as if he is not lonely, but the reader can see how he truly wants interaction and to change society. Holden fears how fake people can be and wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is genuine. Beatrice is very similar in the sense that she fears her society and wants to change it. She deals with a corrupt government who wants to brainwash the strong faction and use them as an extermination force against other factions. However, the brainwashing does not work on the divergent. But, Beatrice has to act as if it worked because if the government knows that she is divergent, they will murder her. She wants to escape the society though and lead a rebellion against the leaders. She wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is equal and allowed to live a life of fun and passion, not just work. Holden and Beatrice both want to change their society to rid it of the problems that keep them out of it. They both want to be a part of their society but are held back by their
Holden views how fake the people in his society are, and is disgusted by it. He wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is genuine and not “phony”. This fakeness by people is what drives his anger against society, and causes him to not want to be involved in society whatsoever. Holden has attempted to alienate himself from other humans. However, throughout the novel, we see how he wants to interact with other people and his desire for interaction is greater than ever before. He acts as if he is not lonely, but the reader can see how he truly wants interaction and to change society. Holden fears how fake people can be and wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is genuine. Beatrice is very similar in the sense that she fears her society and wants to change it. She deals with a corrupt government who wants to brainwash the strong faction and use them as an extermination force against other factions. However, the brainwashing does not work on the divergent. But, Beatrice has to act as if it worked because if the government knows that she is divergent, they will murder her. She wants to escape the society though and lead a rebellion against the leaders. She wants to be able to live in a world where everyone is equal and allowed to live a life of fun and passion, not just work. Holden and Beatrice both want to change their society to rid it of the problems that keep them out of it. They both want to be a part of their society but are held back by their