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What begins in Chapter 9?
What begins in Chapter 9?
The real fighting
Who are the 'Minions of Evil'?
Who are the 'Minions of Evil'?
Molly and Drew
Where were Molly and Drew from?
Where were Molly and Drew from?
Candor
Who does Al beat up in the boxing ring?
Who does Al beat up in the boxing ring?
How does Al feel about beating up Will?
How does Al feel about beating up Will?
What do Eric and Four argue about?
What do Eric and Four argue about?
How are the fights supposed to end?
How are the fights supposed to end?
What does Christina try to do when Molly is beating her?
What does Christina try to do when Molly is beating her?
What is Eric's other name?
What is Eric's other name?
Why did he try to 'make a lesson' of Christina?
Why did he try to 'make a lesson' of Christina?
What did Eric order Christina to do after getting beaten up?
What did Eric order Christina to do after getting beaten up?
Who wants to help Christina?
Who wants to help Christina?
Why doesn't Tris help Christina?
Why doesn't Tris help Christina?
Who starts chanting encouraging remarks to Christina?
Who starts chanting encouraging remarks to Christina?
Who starts yelling with Al?
Who starts yelling with Al?
Does Christina make it through the five minutes?
Does Christina make it through the five minutes?
Who helps her back to the ground?
Who helps her back to the ground?
Who objected to Tris and Al helping Christina?
Who objected to Tris and Al helping Christina?
Study Notes
Chapter 9 Overview
- Real fighting begins in Chapter 9, marking a pivotal moment in the narrative.
- Two antagonistic figures, referred to as the "Minions of Evil," are identified as Molly and Drew.
Characters and Actions
- Al engages in a brutal boxing match, beating Will, and later expresses remorse over his actions.
- A conflict arises between Eric and Four, centering on their interpretations of bravery, particularly the idea of accepting defeat.
- Fights are intended to conclude when one participant loses consciousness, emphasizing the intensity of the competition.
Key Events
- Christina attempts to concede during a fight with Molly, indicating her willingness to accept loss.
- Eric, nicknamed "Eric the Cruel," imposes harsh punishment on Christina, viewing concession as a sign of weakness.
- After Christina is beaten, Eric orders her to hang over the Pit's edge for five minutes, testing her endurance and courage.
Support and Resistance
- Tris feels compelled to assist Christina but refrains due to fear of Eric's punishment.
- Al and Tris chant encouragement to Christina, urging her to endure the challenge.
- Christina successfully hangs on for the entire duration, demonstrating her resilience.
Outcomes and Repercussions
- Tris and Al collaborate to help Christina back to safety after her ordeal.
- Eric expresses disapproval of Tris and Al's intervention, highlighting the tension between the characters and the oppressive atmosphere created by his leadership.
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Test your knowledge of key events and characters in Chapter 9 of Divergent. This quiz covers significant moments, such as the introduction of conflict and character dynamics. Challenge yourself to recall important details and deepen your understanding of the story.
