Insurgent Sparknotes

Dwight Lyman Moody once uttered the words, "Character is what you are in the dark." One interpretation of this quote's meaning is that your true self is revealed during difficult times. I believe that Lyman Moody's words are entirely true, both in literature and in life. In the novel Insurgent by Veronica Roth, Tris' true values are revealed during hard times when she stands up for what she believes in, protects her fellow citizens, and distances herself from those who could be dangerous to her.

After a short period of time in her new faction, Tris realizes that much of what she has been told by her government is cloaked in deceit and lies. Fueled by justice and anger, she takes a stand for herself and for others like her. She and her friends team up to figure out the truth behind their leaders' actions. Together they infiltrate the city's headquarters and give their best effort to end the unjust treatment of Divergents. Because Tris is put under pressure, her true self shines through and she is able to stand up for her beliefs without angst.

She narrowly escapes an intense battle with her life and flees to the Amity farm create a plan of action. At the Amity headquarters, Tris and Four devise a strategy to reveal the truth about who their leaders really are. She risks her own life to show the people of her home city how they have been lied to and tricked by the powerful officials in charge. In this difficult situation, Tris leaves behind her qualms and fears, showing what she is made