Divergent Characterization

By: Veronica Roth

There are two main characters in the book Divergent, Tris and Tobias. Both of these characters undergo many changes throughout the book. A little bit about the characterization about Tris is she would be considered the protagonist in the book. She comes from a faction called Abnegation. This faction is based off of selflessness. When choosing day comes she decides it is time to make a change in her life.  She becomes a faction transfer and is  now part of Dauntless. Also known as the brave. In this faction you have to conquer your fears and learn skills you would of never learned other places. This is a huge change which can show you how she is a round character. Tris was part of the dauntless but she was considered divergent and had no choice but to live with that. Beatrice changes and Dauntless changes her. She is no longer selflessness she is part of Dauntless the brave that one choice she made to change factions changed her life forever and her life will never be back to the same way it was before. Not only did her faction change so did her name. Her life was changing little steps at a time.

"A new place, a new name. I can be remade here. "Tris," I say firmly."

This quote shows Beatrice making little changes and starting to become a new person and in some way refreshing her life with a new beginning.

Later on in the book Tris being "Divergent" helps shape the plot of the book.

Tobias on the other hand is more of a ruler. He is known as four because of his four fears. He is the instructor of Dauntless. He seems to be like a tyrant and has all of the power. This might be exactly what Tris is looking for which it ends up to be. They began dating and were girlfriend and boyfriend.  Tobias Carry's two opposite character traits at the same time he is very caring but at the same time can have a harsh side right beneath his caring self. It comes out to be that four is divergent just like Tris. Together they made a great impact on peoples lives and saved many peoples lives and together they were "unstoppable." I would really consider this book to anyone and you should read it to find out what happens and what Tris and Four can do together.