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What is Augustus Waters' primary fear, as revealed during the support group meeting?
What is Augustus Waters' primary fear, as revealed during the support group meeting?
- Being alone and isolated from others.
- Being forgotten after his death. (correct)
- Losing his eyesight and becoming blind.
- The physical pain associated with his illness.
How does Augustus describe his current state of well-being to Patrick?
How does Augustus describe his current state of well-being to Patrick?
- He acknowledges the difficulties but maintains optimism. (correct)
- He expresses anger and resentment about his situation.
- He claims to be fully recovered and healthy.
- He admits he is struggling and needs help.
What underlying theme could you infer from Hazel's introduction of herself?
What underlying theme could you infer from Hazel's introduction of herself?
- Exaggeration of her medical issues for attention.
- Acceptance and straightforwardness about her condition. (correct)
- A desire to fit in with the group.
- A need for constant reassurance from others.
Why does Isaac tell Augustus that his statement was 'too soon'?
Why does Isaac tell Augustus that his statement was 'too soon'?
What does the support group structure, described in the content, MOSTLY provide to its members?
What does the support group structure, described in the content, MOSTLY provide to its members?
What motivates the narrator to engage in a staring contest with Augustus?
What motivates the narrator to engage in a staring contest with Augustus?
Isaac's statement, 'There's nothing you can do about it,' most likely reflects which underlying sentiment?
Isaac's statement, 'There's nothing you can do about it,' most likely reflects which underlying sentiment?
How does Lida's declaration of feeling 'strong' contrast with the narrator's perception of her?
How does Lida's declaration of feeling 'strong' contrast with the narrator's perception of her?
What is the most likely reason Augustus is attending the support group?
What is the most likely reason Augustus is attending the support group?
How does Michael's situation, as presented, contribute to the overall atmosphere of the support group meeting?
How does Michael's situation, as presented, contribute to the overall atmosphere of the support group meeting?
What does Augustus's brief description of his osteosarcoma reveal about his perspective on his past?
What does Augustus's brief description of his osteosarcoma reveal about his perspective on his past?
The phrase '...protuberancias que chorreaban oxÃgeno me hacÃan cosquillas en las fosas nasales' reveals what about the narrator's experience in the support group?
The phrase '...protuberancias que chorreaban oxÃgeno me hacÃan cosquillas en las fosas nasales' reveals what about the narrator's experience in the support group?
How does the group's ritualistic response, 'We are here for you, Isaac,' function within the context of the support group?
How does the group's ritualistic response, 'We are here for you, Isaac,' function within the context of the support group?
Flashcards
Life's Rollercoaster
Life's Rollercoaster
A metaphor used by Augustus Waters to describe his life's trajectory.
Fear of Oblivion
Fear of Oblivion
A fear of being forgotten or not leaving a lasting impact.
Insensitivity
Insensitivity
Inability to understand or be aware of other people's emotional states.
Support Group Purpose
Support Group Purpose
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"I'm fine"
"I'm fine"
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Serenity Prayer
Serenity Prayer
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Isaac
Isaac
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Michael
Michael
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Lida
Lida
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Feeling Strong
Feeling Strong
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Augustus Waters
Augustus Waters
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Oxygen Cannula (prongs)
Oxygen Cannula (prongs)
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
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Study Notes
- A circle of kids aged twelve to eighteen forms for a support group, and Patrick starts with the serenity prayer.
- Hazel feels self-conscious because a boy is staring at her.
- Hazel stares back at the boy, and he eventually looks away, Hazel tells him "I win".
- A boy named Isaac, seventeen, says he will soon be blind after an operation, but that he is ok, with the support of his girlfriend and friends like Augustus.
- Everyone, in a monotone voice, repeats "We're here for you Isaac".
- Michael is twelve years old and has leukemia and took the elevator.
- Lida is sixteen, pretty, and a regular due to being in remission from appendix cancer.
- Lida always says she is feeling strong.
- Augustus Waters, seventeen, says he had osteosarcoma a year and a half ago, but he's only attending the support group for Isaac.
- Augustus says he is doing very well, with a smirk and "I'm on a roller coaster that only goes up."
- Hazel is sixteen and has thyroid cancer with metastasis to her lungs and responds "I'm fine."
- The support group shares struggles and battles and clings to hope, families are celebrated and denounced, friends don't understand, tears are shed, and comfort is offered.
- Augustus shares "I fear oblivion, I fear it like the blind man fears the dark."
- Isaac jokes that Augustus' fear was "too soon".
- Augustus asks if he was being insensitive.
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Description
A teen cancer support group meeting introduces Hazel to a community of young people facing serious illnesses. Characters include Isaac, who is about to lose his sight, and Augustus, who is in remission. They share their experiences and offer support.
