Anthony's 'The Fault In Our Stars'

In The Fault in Our Stars and All Those Things We Never Said alcohol consumption possesses a cultural connotation for the American culture. For instance, in the United States of America the legal age for alcohol consumption, acquisition and possession in all the fifty states in twenty-one years old . Whereas, in France the legal age for alcohol acquisition and possession is eighteen years old . Therefore, the distribution of alcoholic beverages to a minor is illicit in both nations. However, the French law does not explicitly state a legal consumption age therefore it is not punishable if a minor consumes alcohol in the presence of parents or reunions. Moreover, Anthony reacts in an apprehensive manner as Julia binge drank champagne in a restaurant in Vancouver, Canada caused by a mournful memory where her beloved perished in Afghanistan. Anthony begins to demonstrate a more parental attitude towards Julia, who in turn responds with arguing she is “a little too old for this” . Despite of the ‘alcoholic’ culture, Levy includes a limit in which Anthony permits Julia to be
Nonetheless, Mrs Lancaster does not rebuke verbally Hazel’s drink as she simply says “Hazel” , yet it is implicit the disapproval thoughts behind her daughter’s actions as Hazel suffers from lung cancer and is a minor. It is possible Mrs Lancaster did not halt Hazel as she was absorbed by the presence of her favourite author Peter Van Houten who apparently had corresponded with Augustus Waters before Augustus’ death. Therefore, the relationship between mother and daughter is perceived as a sturdy and loving as she decides to let the inappropriate behaviour pass. Seemingly, Mrs Lancaster and Mr Lancaster possess a more conservative view regarding alcohol consumption by minors, but their reaction towards Hazel could suggest a stronger comprehensive bond in contrast to Anthony’s and Julia’s