The fault in our stars novel11/11/2022 ![]() ![]() “ The Fault In Our Stars” by Green is not only a work of fiction it is remarkable for being a realistic picture of the world of afflicted, diseased and the stricken. I intend to use the settings, characters and symbols employed by Green, to illustrate how the theme of mortality governs his work. The research will give the readers inkling into the real lives of the young adults suffering from cancer, and may be give them a chance to identify themselves with the patients. Scott Fitzgerald” and “I Used To Live Here Once,” by “Jean Rhys.” I am of the opinion that this research question will elucidate the sufferings of the cancer patients who have to live hand in hand with the realization of their eventual and overwhelming deaths. To further dwell on this theme, I read “The Great Gatsby” by “F. To understand the theme of mortality, I read “Emily Dickinson’s poem” “ An Imperial Affliction 2” which also gave me a better idea of the fate and destiny of the lovers. I feel intrigued by the contemplation of a scenario wherein the lovers lead their lives happily moment after moment although knowing well that a time bomb is ticking into their cells with an increasing pace. How is it possible for the afflicted duo to consummate their love in the wake of the deadly tentacles of cancer? The question “How is the subject of mortality treated in the novel, has compelled me to research into the theme of mortality of cancer patients in his novel. Their story, although of great love and compassion, will not be written in the pages of history. In Green’s novel, Hazel and Augustus are lovers, not unlike “ Antony and Cleopatra”, and “ Romeo and Juliet.” But what separates them from the legendary lovers is the fact that they are born with cancer in their cells. ![]() Green borrows the title of the story from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, wherein Cassius says, “ The fault dear Brutus is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings1.” But contrary to what Cassius says, this story establishes the conundrum that we are helpless before our destiny. “The Fault In Our Stars” is a tragic love story that deals with the sufferings and deaths of cancer patients. The love for Augustus helps her overcome her fear of death. She is thankful to Augustus, and will cherish his memories till her end happily, and the same will go with her parents, who will be sad but proud of being her parents. Through him, the life of Hazel comes a full circle, and she is transformed into a stronger character that knows that death is nothing to be feared of and that life goes on. He dies a painful and pathetic death, but his life is not a failure like the millions of others dying and decaying in the vicious circle of life and death. It is here that the power of death can be seen when Augustus is transformed from the brave into the coward, from the escapist into the realist and from the lively into the dead. Since both are on the threshold of death, it becomes important to know how the writer deals with the theme of mortality on this novel.ĭeath is inevitable for the lovers, and soon they come under the callous grip of the Grim Reaper. Hazel and Augustus are star-crossed lovers that are born with an anomaly into this world. ![]() The novel “ The Fault In Our Stars” shows how malignant fate can rob lively young adults of their dreams, aspirations and ambitions. Death is not fearful if the victim can treasure every moment in the pursuit of his happiness. John Green shows that even in death there can be joy provided the victim knows how to make use of every moment of his life. Life is not a bed of roses it is painful and full of surprises. Literature is a mirror to people’s lives, and no doubt the theme of mortality is very significant in literature. ![]()
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