Complexity Support Commentary

Hazel has a strong identity in the story, she has much self-confidence and is not afraid of letting everyone know that she is the best, “Now some people like to act like things come easy to them, won’t let on that they practice. Not me. I’ll high-prance down 34th street like a rodeo pony to keep my knees strong even if it does get my mother uptight.” p. 1 ll. 29-31. Thus her strong and proud personality, she still loves and protects Raymond and is not afraid of showing this either. At the end of the story Hazel’s view on other people changes, when she sees Raymond running parallel with her at the May Day race in his own unique style. She realizes that everyone is not just who she sees them to be, that there are more to people than you can

“I had an instinct that I’d have a place in the art world,” he said. “Artists seemed to have a higher purpose. It wasn’t about the ego.

“I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet.When far away an interrupted cry. Came over houses from another street. But not to call me back or say good-bye,” from “Acquainted With the Night” shows that the character is looking for a sign for him to look back but it was not

First off Hazel is this sweet, vibrant girl who just wants to live a life cancer free. But she learns things along the way that make her think “wow I actually kind of like my life the way it is.” Hazels has this swagger about her that is just natural she can state quotes from the top of her head, here’s one “As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” I love the fact that Hazel thought about what she was getting into with Gus because she didn’t want to hurt him and worse than he

The author begins the story by informing the reader just how much Hazel was detached from her high school experience and affected not only by her grieving family over the deceased of her father, but as well as the thought of living in the shadows of her three older sisters. As stated in the story, “ She wanted the feeling that her life was a small thread in the huge tangle of the world and that nothing she did one way or another mattered all that much” (Ausubel 52). Additionally, Hazel is presented as more of a static character rather than dynamic. Throughout the story the reader is able to realize how little Hazel is unaffected by others.

I was given a special task: to “persuade” a businessman named Carl to buy more of our alcohol so he could sell it in his bar. Everyone made it seem like a simple enough task, so I did not worry too much. The man’s neighborhood was deserted. No one in sight and no one in ear shot. This was familiar; it reminded me of my own neighborhood. I knew the kind of amount of fear felt to clear the roads when gangsters were coming. The thought of the fear in those people’s minds; so much fear, they decided to hide away in their homes and practically lock their business doors; sent chills up and down my entire being, especially because I have known that fear all too well. The roads were so deserted I could hear the sound of my own heartbeat, which was racing unlike any other. When we finally arrived at our destination, my heart seemed to slow, as if the only thing worrying me was the drive over.

“As soon as I could recover myself sufficiently, I hurried out after him and looked for him in the neighboring streets; but he was gone” (213).

“Art is something unique to mankind. As a Watcher, I can only recreate through a muse.” He said. “And you’re my muse”

In the book, Hazel was living an honorable life. An honorable life is when you have accomplished something over your lifetime. In the beginning, she had such a boring life before she went to the support group. She

She realizes that when she finally passes, she will being leaving people mourning with the grief of her death. Realizing this has made Hazel less social, which has led her to not have many friends. Hazel does not want a lot of people to be hurt when she dies. She shares this idea with her parents “I’m a grenade and at some point I’m going to blow up and I would like to minimize the casualties, okay?” (Green 99). Throughout the book, Hazel learns the ups and downs of friendship. By the end of the novel, Hazel befriends Isaac and maintains a loving relationship with her boyfriend Augustus

The reader sees how detached Hazel appears to be from other women in this story. She can’t understand why they are allowed to be sad but when she appears sad she’s told to smile and how nobody wants to hear about other’s troubles. In fact there are only three women who Hazel holds conversations with at all in the story. The first is her

Synopsis: this article addresses the principles of complexity theory, and discusses the value of focus on capabilities, not competencies.

In his novel, The Fault in Our Stars, John Green successfully creates a realistic yet tragic love story between two teenagers fighting a common battle against cancer. The Fault in Our Stars utilizes foreshadowing, dreams, and death to make this novel one-of-a-kind. Unlike many novels based on teenagers with cancer, the cancer stricken teen herself, Hazel Lancaster, narrates the story. Only 16-years-old, Hazel is forced to drag an oxygen tank around with her to breath, due to her incapable lungs.

“I saw my chance. Now she had nowhere to hide--- to catch her I had only pardon speed--- and with my sneakers and jeans, and her dress, it would be no contest. (page 123)

Hazel Lancaster meets Augustus Waters at support group and later they fall in love. They go on a trip to Amsterdam where they connect even more than they ever have before.(Green) By meeting Augustus, Hazel realizes she has a good life and maybe a better future. Hazel learns that the love of her life is dying, she wants to make every moment matter. Hazel finds out Augustus is dying. She wants to make every last moment he has the best time of his life. Augustus gets out in a wheelchair but Hazel still tries to make him happy.(Green) Hazel is crushed to learn that the person she loved most is spending his last moments in a wheelchair, but still tries to make him happy. Augustus happiest moment is meeting Hazel and knowing this she thinks about her life. Before Augustus dies Hazel realizes that the happiest moment in his life is meeting her and being able to spend his last moments with her, and now that Augustus is gone Hazel has a new appreciation for life.(Green) The only man she ever loved is gone and she now has a new appreciation for life and is going to make the most of it.Making someone’s last moments the best time of their life helps them live life to the fullest so that they experienced life in a very unique and positive