Examples Of Courage In Delirium

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A constant and apparent theme in this delightful novel Delirium by Lauren Oliver goes by the name of courage. There are several moments where the protagonist, Lena Haloway is utterly drenched in courage and bravery. In this book, love is known to be a highly critical disease, and can only be cured of as soon as you turn 18. Throughout the book, Lena shows courage because she consistently does what she believes in, even though she is incredibly frightened of getting caught. For instance, the first and foremost example is when Lena discovers that the regulators decided to make it a raid night. However, Lena’s best friend, Hana is out at an illegal and scandalous party where both boys and girls hang out and listen to illicit music. Lena shows

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