The document discusses Tris Prior, the heroine of the Divergent series. It analyzes whether she fits the archetype of a classic hero. While Tris' birth in the selfless Abnegation faction is not traumatic, she chooses to switch to the brave Dauntless faction, which is unusual. The document then compares Tris to the hero archetype by looking at elements like having a special power (being Divergent) and needing to constantly prove herself. It also discusses the causes of the separation of the five factions in the Divergent society and compares the factions to cliques or social groups, exploring both the positive and negative effects of forming tight-knit groups.

1. Beatrice "Tris" Prior
By: Sophia Orm
Divergent

2. Hero Archetype
Does our hero fit the mold?

3. Hero
Tris Prior
• Abnegation birth- most likely very
simple
• Switches from Abnegation to
Dauntless
• No known traumatic event
Hero Archetype
• Unusual birth history
• Leaves family or known
• Traumatic event

4. Video Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCrQleRZmc
Compares factions, skip to 2:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko0E8tEu7HU
Choosing Dauntless

5. Hero Continued
Tris Prior
• Divergent
• Proves self repeatedly throughout
trials
• Father disapproves of choice
Hero Archetype
• Special weapon or power
• Constantly needs to prove self
• Problems with father

6. Video Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBEPD_AJUbA
Tris is Divergent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuCicmEMwP4
One of the many times she proves herself

7. Cause of the Separation
of the Factions

8. What Happened
• Classify citizens with personality traits
• Purity War
• "A civil war, waged by those with damaged genes, against the government
and everyone with pure dreams." -Allegiant
• Eliminated ½ of the American citizens

9. The Danger of Cliques
Are the factions related to cliques?

10. Cliques vs Factions
Cliques
• Small group of people with shared
interests or other features in
common who spend time together
• Frown upon or bully those who are
different
Factions
• 1/5 of population with a similar
trait
• Abnegation – stiffs (everyone
laughs at for being different)

11. The Five Factions (Cliques?)
• Abnegation (selflessness)
• Amity (peace and kindness)
• Candor (honesty)
• Dauntless (bravery and courage)
• Eurdite (knowledge)

12. Negative Effects of Cliques
• Possible exclusion from group
• Less prepared for different thoughts than your own
• Labels and stereotypes are put on people so their true identity isn't shown
• Peer pressure
• Distrust

13. Positive Effects of Cliques
• Friendships
• Boost self-confidence
• Fulfills need to belong
• Social structure

14. Myths about Cliques
• Exclusive, bullying cliques are a part of life
• Not normal
• Talk to someone (teacher, parent, friend, ect.)

15. Myths about Cliques #2
• Cliques always have negative effects
• Some are positive
• Can be uplifting
• Think of friends

16. Myths about Cliques #3
• Always superficial
• True with some groups
• Groups don't define individuals
• Everyone likes different things

17. Myths about Cliques #4
• Only exist in High School
• Shared interests
• People share interests past high school
• Workplaces
• Clubs

18. Factions
• Divide the populations
• Doesn't allow for you to change groups
• Can only show 1 trait
• "Faction before Blood"

19. How to Avoid the Split
of the Factions
Small Actions Can Cause Big Changes

20. Include Others in Activities
• Include someone with different views in your group or different perspective
to the majority of the group
• Limits those left out (factionless)

21. Be Accepting of Opposing Viewpoints
• Lessens need to split groups off

22. Thank You
Any questions or comments?