The Fault In Our Stars Critical Lens

Literature is a form of art in which words are skillfully composed by writers to convey meaning. As we know, words have the power to alter one’s emotions and they can sometimes result in making us feel that our lives are incomplete. The novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is no exception to this because the story leaves a deep impression on the reader. In the story, there is a novel which deeply resonates with both Hazel and Augustus because it reassures them that they are not alone in their situation. This novel has made me realize that I have not been grateful enough for the life I have been given. In fact, to me, reading books is very similar to meeting new people because books, like people, are all different and have unique ideas to share. There may be common
These messages can affect readers in which they may be influenced to act differently. I know this is true since I was impacted by the essay, “The Step Not Taken” by Paul D’Angelo, in a way in which I believe makes me a better person. This is because the essay discusses the importance of helping those in need. D’Angelo narrates an incident where he encounters a person crying in the elevator with him. He is momentarily torn as to whether he should console the person or simply just ignore him. Unfortunately, he chooses to ignore the situation, but in a moment of reflection D’Angelo states, “Like so many things in life, I know now what I should have done then…The thing I would want someone to do if they ever found my son crying in an elevator” (D’Angelo 2). Within the context of the anecdote, this quote was powerful as it left me wanting to approach people with love and compassion to bind us all together. I felt a slight frustration that I had not always taken the time to help those in need. This essay has drastically changed my personal outlook on life, which reinforces the power of