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Crossing the First Threshold – Going to Amsterdam
The trip allows the two to spend a lot of time on their own, learning about each other, and their relationship develops. Belly of the Whale – Augustus’ Confession of Love At first Hazel is unwilling to get close to Augustus, but when he tells her that he loves her, she starts to realize that she has already gotten too close to back away. Road of Trials – Time with Augustus The two stick together through the disappointment of meeting Peter Van Houten, and when Augustus reveals that he is very sick. . |
Apostasis – Augustus’ Death After Augustus tells Hazel about his illness, he does not have much more time before he worsens quickly and dies. Ultimate Boon – Hazel’s Realization The pain of death is the reason why Hazel did not want to get involved in the relationship in the first place, but the journey that Augustus brought Hazel on brings her to the ultimate conclusion that being close to someone is worth it, even through the pain. Refusal of Return – Returning to Life Without Augustus Hazel finds it hard to live without him, unable to truly accept his death and return to living her life the way it was before she met him. |