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Who is Hazel's first and second best friend?
How do Hazel and her dad know about cancer compared to her mom?
Hazel and her dad know about it vaguely, while her mom knows a ton.
Where did AW used to play basketball?
North Central
Why did Kaitlin and Derek break up?
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How long did it take Kaitlin to get over Derek?
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What is the difference between Caroline and Hazel?
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What is pain?
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Where was the earthquake?
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What is Hazel and why?
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What is Hazel's occupation?
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What did Gus call Caroline?
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What was Hazel worried about?
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What's Hazel's stuffed animal's name?
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What did Hazel think of during her headache?
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How did Hazel know she was in the ICU?
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What was Hazel's headache caused by?
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What's Bipap?
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How long was Hazel in the hospital?
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What are Hazel's and Augustus Waters' hamartias, according to Peter Van Houton?
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What is the nature of stars?
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What did Peter say in his letter?
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What's a big cancer team meeting?
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Why isn't Hazel eligible for a lung transplant?
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What was Hazel of her parent suffering?
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What did Hazel's mom say when Hazel was about to die?
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When Hazel talks with AW, what does it feel like?
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What did Hazel think she sounded like with the BIPAP?
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Why was Hazel crying?
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What's 90 percent of the problem?
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What does pedophilic mean?
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Why does AW say he likes Hazel?
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What does Hazel say about falling in love?
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Who did Hazel sell the swings to?
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What was Augustus's reason for kissing Hazel?
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What does Hazel say to Lida?
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Where does Isaac live?
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What does Gus always do when playing video games?
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What doesn't Hazel want to do to Isaac?
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What did Hazel wear to the airport?
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What time did they wake up, and what time is the departure?
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Why doesn't Hazel like to eat early?
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What was Hazel complaining about?
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What's the weird thing about houses?
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What did Hazel want AW to wear?
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What does Hazel think is a form of oppression?
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What did Hazel compare not walking with her oxygen tank to?
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What was awfully entangled?
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Why does AW think about scrambled eggs?
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What does Hazel say about the frail and rare?
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Why did AW take so long to get his burger?
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Why did Hazel become a homebody?
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When do we age slower?
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What movie did Hazel and AW watch?
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What couldn't Hazel figure out?
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How many people alive and dead are there?
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Study Notes
Character Relationships
- Hazel's first best friend is her mom; her second best friend is Augustus Waters (AW).
- Unlike her mom, Hazel and her dad have a vague understanding of cancer.
Personal Background
- Augustus played basketball at North Central.
- Kaitlin and Derek broke up due to perceived incompatibility; a concept described as "preemptive dumping."
- It took Kaitlin approximately 40 minutes to get over Derek, equated to a sleeve of Girl Scout thin mints.
Physical Characteristics
- Hazel has green eyes, while Caroline has brown eyes and darker skin.
- Hazel identifies herself as a "professional sick person."
Pain and Health
- Pain is described as a blunt and nonspecific diagnostic tool.
- Hazel experiences headaches due to poor oxygenation from fluid buildup in her lungs, which has since been drained.
- Bipap is a device that forces air into her lungs; she spent six days in the hospital.
Emotional and Philosophical Insights
- Hazel perceives herself as a grenade, aiming to minimize the emotional damage to others.
- She expresses a desire to spare Augustus from her medical issues, highlighting her internal conflict.
- Augustus refers to Caroline as "hulk smash," indicating a lighthearted but complex relationship dynamic.
Literature and Life Reflections
- Hazel longs to visit Amsterdam and discover the ending of a book, reflecting her dissatisfaction with life.
- She likens falling in love to the gradual process of falling asleep: slowly, then all at once.
- Augustus philosophizes on love and existence, acknowledging that oblivion is inevitable.
Social Dynamics
- The dynamic between Hazel and Augustus deepens; he is drawn to her authenticity, while they share mutual interests such as enjoying video games.
- Isaac, another character, lives in a ranch home; Hazel is careful to avoid emotional dependency on him.
Daily Life and Experiences
- Hazel is critical of early meals, likening herself to a peasant fortifying for work.
- She finds normal household aspects, such as the appearance of houses, to be deceptively tranquil, contrasting with the chaos of life inside.
Symbolism and Themes
- The "swing set" becomes a metaphor for Hazel's emotional struggles; it represents nostalgia for normalcy.
- Augustus’s eccentricities, like his thoughts about scrambled eggs being special, reveal deeper themes of identity and meaning.
Major Events
- Hazel's significant interactions with Augustus mark pivotal moments in her emotional journey.
- The mention of a "big cancer team meeting" underscores the collaborative nature of her medical care.
Personal Items and Memories
- Hazel's stuffed animal is named Bluie, serving as a symbol of her childhood and innocence amidst her struggles.
- She recalls specific memories, such as wearing a black cardigan to the airport, projecting a sense of identity and comfort.
Understanding and Acceptance
- Hazel grapples with understanding love, loss, and the nature of relationships as she navigates her illness.
- The introspective dialogue about life and death highlights the profound connections formed in shared experiences.
Conclusion
- Hazel's journey encompasses themes of love, mortality, and the search for meaning within the constraints of illness, creating a rich tapestry of teenage experience against a backdrop of cancer.
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