Logan Foster Blog Post 2

“So they don't go away?" "Sometimes they do. And sometimes new fears replace them." "Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it, that's the point.” -page 239

This passage from Divergent by Veronica Roth is a quote from the character Four as he talks to Tris about his fears. He is explaining to her that even though you may get over a fear another one might take its place and you will gain a new fear. However, he continues to explain, that it is  alright to develop new fears because the goal is not to have no fears it is to be able to manage your fears in a healthy way.



So What Step 1:
Question: Why does it matter that Tris address her fears? 
Answer: Living in the world of the Dauntless is a challenge for Tris. One of the main parts of even being able to stay with the Dauntless is that you mus face your fears, but there are more important reasons for Tris to face her fears. If Tris had not learned from the dauntless and Four how to face her fears and combine her bravery with her selflessness she would not have been able to stand a chance against the Erudite attempt at revolution. 

So What Step 2:
Question: What does becoming free from your fears mean, rather than getting rid of them?
Answer: Four tells Tris that it is more important to be free from your fears than to get rid of them altogether. This detail is important, because it allows Tris to keep her fears to use as an arsenal of motivation later in the book.


So What Step 3:
Question: What does this say about the Dauntless or at least about Four?
Answer: This passage informs the reader and Tris that the dauntless are not the completely brave fearless people she thought they were they are just people better equipped to handle their fears through their training.