For this free choice blog, I chose to read a chapter in The Fault in Our Stars. I have heard so much about this book and everyone seems to love it. The first chapter is all about Hazel Grace, a cancer patient, and how she goes to a weekly support group because her mother thinks she is depressed. She doesn't like going and she is very angry about it and also constantly makes sarcastic comments about it. She meets another boy, Augustus, and after introducing themselves, they have a conversation. Augustus invites her over to watch a movie and she quickly goes and informs her mom that she is going to watch a movie at Augustus Water's house.
What was your personal reaction to this reading selection?
I honestly was really surprised when I read it. It wasn't what I was expecting at all and the way it was written makes it so much more interesting and makes you want to read more. The characters are hilarious yet unique. They each have their own character and after finishing this chapter, I want to finish the whole book to see what happens.
What did you believe the author's intent was, and what patterns of organization did you observe?
I think with this chapter, the author wanted to show the readers that all of these teenagers who have/had cancer are still normal teenagers. They still have this weird thinking and all these quirks and hobbies. I noticed that the pattern of organization used was chronological organization. The story goes day through day and it is in Hazel's perspective.
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