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| A visual representation of the Chasm |
The transfer initiates are taken on a tour of the Dauntless HQ by Four. They visit the Pit (the main area with stores and entrances to the other sections), the Chasm (a slippery railing over a river several stories below), and the Dining Hall (this one is pretty self-explanatory). A common theme of the Dauntless HQ is danger (obviously). The pathways are narrow and there is very little lighting in the majority of the headquarters.
"The chasm reminds us that there is a fine line between bravery and idiocy!"
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| Mmm..... Burgers |
At dinner, Tris sits by Christina and Four. This evening marks a very important moment in every young girl's life. This is the night Tris has her very first hamburger. All kidding aside, I find deeper meaning in this simple event. I believe Tris having her first hamburger this late into her life symbolizes the change the world has made between now and the time that Divergent takes place. In our society, the hamburger is one of the most common foods. For someone to go 16 years before having one would be odd, so I think this symbolizes the change of society in Divergent.
This chapter marks the first time that we see the Dauntless leader, Eric. Eric leads the initiates to the dormitory, the place where they will be staying throughout initiation. The Dauntless Initiation consists of three different stages, with the initiates being ranked after each. Only ten initiates will become members after initiation, so it appears like Tris has her work cut out for her.
"You chose us. Now we have to choose you."
At the end of the first night, everyone sleeps in the dormitory. Tris becomes emotional about moving on from her family into her new life, but she keeps to herself in order to not appear weak. The largest of the initiates, Al, isn't so subtle about missing his family. Tris can hear his heavy sobs from across the room. Suck it up Al! After awhile, Tris somehow manages to ignore the blubbering baby and drifts off into sleep.
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