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The Protagonist Cassia Character Analysis

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How would one feel if all their decisions were made for them? In the novel Matched by Ally Condie, the Protagonist Cassia tries to change the way that Society operates. Throughout the novel the protagonist struggles to find her courage and strength. Furthermore, Cassia’s ability to stand up for what she believes in is developed through the setting of the novel. Lastly, the protagonist is involved in a love triangle and struggles to maintain an equal relationship between Ky and Xander. One should always follow their heart despite the consequences.
In the world Cassia is living in, the Society determines her future. But the little decisions she makes can change her life forever. Cassia, like her grandfather, does not want to live her life being …show more content…

At the age of 17 the Society picks every person’s life long partner. Cassia struggles to accept the fact that she has to choose between two people. When she asks her grandfather for his opinion she feels that “it was [not] a mistake by the Society” (Condie 60) but it was a sign for her to make a choice without the Officials getting involved. All through the novel Cassia constantly compares experiences between Ky and Xander. Cassia has difficulty choosing who she wants to be her partner because “both things feel like standing in the light. Different types of light, but neither feel dark” (Condie 181). Ky represents romance, desire and danger. Xander represents friendship, care and comfort. Xander and Ky show commitment risking punishment to gain Cassia’s love and affection. Cassia finds herself stuck in the middle. She feels like she is “a piece of metal and they are two magnets and there’s a pull from either side” (Condie 228). Cassia finds herself in a love triangle between Xander and Ky. Cassia is matched with Xander, which means that there is a deep connection. But Cassia also finds herself drawn to Ky, even though a relationship with him will only end in

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