Essay On Delirium By Lauren Oliver

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The story Delirium by Lauren Oliver is a dystopian story that does a spectacular job at capturing key features found in almost any dystopian literature; It takes place in Portland, Maine, with the main character Lena Haloway, living with her Aunt and Uncle. The government has outlawed love; so when citizens turn 18 they are forced to get a “Cure” that rids them of all emotions, including the ability to love. Lena is a 17 year old who was a rule follower her whole life. Up until the day, her best friend Hana learned about secret parties at which people partake in illicit activities. They get into an argument about them and how they aren't safe. Eventually Lena gives in and goes to one of these parties. Here she remembers Alex and they begin …show more content…

One important thing that she mentioned to him is the pendant her mom used to wear. This led Alex to believe that her mom is still alive, in the “Crypts” or jail. Using his clearance to get into the building, they went in to find her mom. It was found that she had been alive the whole time, stuck in harsh conditions for seven years, until recently, she had escaped. Finding this out made Lena question everything anyone has ever told her. She gets so upset they make a plan to run away. Getting ready to escape, the police found them. They catch Lena, however Alex gets away. When she wakes up, she is handcuffed to her bed. Her best friend Hana comes over worried; but through a coded message, Lena communicates with Hana to get a note to Alex. That evening, Alex arrives to save her. Through a series of events, Lena escapes her bed and the house, but not quietly. The police know she's escaped. They drove to the border in pursuit of the police. When they get there, they attempt to climb over and become free. Under a bombardment of shooting, Lena makes it over the fence. Even in all the chaos she turns back to look for Alex, where she sees him not over the fence, with his white shirt,

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