The first chapter of the book is short, sweet, and to the point about the life of the narrator, Beatrice Prior.
"Candor values honesty, but our Faction, Abnegation, values selflessness." - Beatrice Prior
She was born into the faction of Abnegation and has followed this lifestyle for 16 years. The Abnegation believe in complete and total selflessness, which I agree with, just maybe not to the extent that they take it.
Beatrice has a brother, Caleb Prior, who has always fit into the lifestyle of an Abnegation. I like the way that he fits in to his family and Beatrice has a harder time conforming to their values. It makes the book easy to connect with, especially for people experiencing the same thing.
"One choice can transform you." - Veronica Roth
Today is the day of the Aptitude tests. This determines what Faction they will forever live the rest of their lives in. You get a quick glance at some of the other Factions including Candor and Dauntless, but not a lot of information is revealed yet.
The Candor value honesty and see truth as clearly as black and white. The Dauntless value courage, bravery, and fortitude.
I like that you get to see how Beatrice almost yearns to be with the other Factions. She even has a daily ritual of watching the Dauntless arrive to school, leaping off the moving train in a feat of agility, strength, and guts.
I am curious to see how the Aptitude test turns out for her.
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