Examples Of Symbols In The Book Divergent

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The majority of frank people concur that we do not read many first-rate books in school; it is infrequent that the thirty students in a class like the book they are analyzing. Erudite teachers ponder whether or not Divergent is an appropriate read for Community Unit School District 200 high school students. It is important to keep the book as a part of the Sophomore English curriculum, in order to further the students’ education.
Water and circles. These might not sound interrelated, but in Divergent they are two of twenty symbols presented in the novel. Divergent has examples of symbols, which help students prosper with their reading in the future. One example of an archetypal symbol is water. The meaning of water is rebirth and growth. This is shown in Divergent revealing Tris’s fear, drowning. The first simulations Tris is apprehensive because of the water; however, later in the book it states, “I must not really be afraid of the water. I must be afraid of being out of control” (Roth 387).This shows growth not by conquering her fear, but by realizing what her fear is. Sophomores will now know the deeper meaning of symbols, such as water, and will learn how to apply that skill in other books they will read in the future. Another symbol represented in Divergent is circles. Circles stand for wholeness and unity. This is shown in the faction symbols being represented in circles. One can believe Veronica Roth did this, because their society is considered unitized, showing each factions contribution to societies different jobs. Circles are used in many books, and now students reading those books, will comprehend the book even more. The students will be furthering their education, with the symbols, while they are actually enjoying t...

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... believe that Divergent shows students the deeper meaning of symbols in a book the student actually likes to read. In contrast, numerous people want to discontinue the book because it is a movie, and it contains religious messages; these two things can be taught around by creative teaching in District 200. The students’ education should be the first priority, and one can believe this book will further the students’ knowledge.
Although some people believe it is necessary to remove Divergent from the District 200 sophomore curriculum, it would take away the knowledge Divergent teaches. An example would be the symbolism, which the students would not mind learning, because the book is exceptional. CNN reports that Divergent has sold over 10 million copies (CNN.com). This shows Divergent is a remarkable book that many students across District 200 would enjoy reading.

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