Questions and Answers
Who is the author?
John Green
Who is the narrator?
Hazel Grace Lancaster
How old is Hazel?
16
What kind of cancer does Hazel have?
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What does Hazel's doctor, Jim, suggest she should do to get her out of her depression?
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Where does the support group meet?
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Who is Patrick?
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What kind of cancer does Isaac have, and what impending fate does he face?
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What does Hazel carry around with her?
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Why doesn't Hazel use the elevator?
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Who is the new guy staring at Hazel?
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How old is Augustus?
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What kind of cancer does Augustus have?
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What does Augustus claim he fears?
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What book did Peter Van Houten write?
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At the beginning of the novel, what television show would Hazel rather watch than attend support group?
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What reason does Augustus give Hazel for staring at her?
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Who does Augustus compare Hazel to?
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Why is Hazel disappointed with Augustus?
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What does Augustus call the power to not light a cigarette?
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Study Notes
Author and Narration
- John Green is the author of "The Fault in Our Stars."
- The story is narrated by Hazel Grace Lancaster, who is the main protagonist.
Character Details
- Hazel is 16 years old and battling thyroid and lung cancer.
- Augustus Waters, aging 17, has survived osteosarcoma and lost one leg.
- Isaac, a friend of Hazel's, has eye cancer and faces blindness.
Support Group
- Hazel's doctor, Jim, recommends a support group to help her with depression.
- The group meets in a church, led by a character named Patrick.
- Hazel is reluctant to use the elevator as it symbolizes urgency for terminal patients.
Health Challenges
- Hazel carries her oxygen tank to assist her breathing.
- Augustus expresses his fear of being forgotten, termed as "fearing Oblivion."
Literary References
- Augustus admires Hazel's beauty and compares her to Natalie Portman in "V for Vendetta."
- Hazel references her preference for watching "America's Next Top Model" over attending the support group.
- The book "An Imperial Affliction" written by Peter Van Houten is significant to Hazel.
Symbolism
- Augustus describes the act of not lighting a cigarette as a metaphor for control over one’s fate, illustrating the concept of temptation versus choice.
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