Dystopian Love

Quote: "Then I realize what it is. It's him. Something about him makes me feel like I am about to fall." (p. 143)

Summary: In this passage, Tris is finally realizing her feelings towards Four as she is climbing the ferris wheel at the Dauntless capture the flag event. In this moment she is rushed with dramatic emotions and realization about her mentor.

Question 1: What does this imply?
This quote implies Tris cares for Four in more than a mentoring way. It is implying a shift in how Tris (and the reader) views Four. It foreshadows Tris' actions, revolving more around Four. It also implies and foreshadows that they will take on many struggles, together.

Question 2: Why does this matter?
Before and after this quote, Four is helping Tris survive; in Dauntless and during the 'revolution'. Four helped Tris become the strong character that she is.This realization changes Tris' impression of Four. It also gives her a new motive behind her actions. She finds the cause of why her emotions have been affecting her.

Question 3: How does this apply to the theme of dystopia?
Everything is supposed to be monitored and systematic in the dystopia in this novel. Not only is Tris breaking these rules by being a divergent, she is now pushing the limit by falling for her mentor.