The Fault in Our Stars Chapter 1 Flashcards
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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?

<p>Thyroid and lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hazel's doctor, Jim, suggest she should do to get her out of her depression?

<p>Go to a support group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the support group meet?

<p>In a church</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Patrick?

<p>The support group leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cancer does Isaac have, and what impending fate does he face?

<p>Eye cancer; he is going blind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hazel carry around with her?

<p>Her oxygen tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Hazel use the elevator?

<p>It is used for people who don't have a lot of time left</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the new guy staring at Hazel?

<p>Augustus Waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is Augustus?

<p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cancer does Augustus have?

<p>Survived Osteosarcoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Augustus claim he fears?

<p>I fear Oblivion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What book did Peter Van Houten write?

<p>An Imperial Affliction</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of the novel, what television show would Hazel rather watch than attend support group?

<p>America's Next Top Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Augustus give Hazel for staring at her?

<p>He says that she is beautiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Augustus compare Hazel to?

<p>Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Hazel disappointed with Augustus?

<p>She thinks he smokes cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Augustus call the power to not light a cigarette?

<p>A metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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