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Quick-Write
Which of the following traits do you think is the biggest problem in society?• Selfishness • Aggression • Dishonesty • Cowardice • Ignorance Select one of the above and explain why you think that trait is the biggest human fault in today’s world
Abnegation
• Noun • Self-denial • Synonyms – Refusal
• Blames selfishness for humankind’s downfall
• Values selflessness above all
• Known for being selfless government leaders
Abnegation Symbol
Amity
• Noun• A feeling of friendship
or friendly relations between nations or groups
• Synonyms – Benevolence – Goodwill – Brotherhood
• Blames aggression for humankind’s downfall
• Values peace above all• Known for being
understanding counselors and kind caregivers
Amity Symbol
Candor
• Noun • Quality of being open,
sincere, and honest• Synonyms – Honesty – Candidness – Straightforwardness
• Blames dishonesty for humankind’s downfall
• Values honesty above all
• Known for being trustworthy leaders in law
Candor Symbol
Dauntless
• Adjective • Very brave, fearless • Synonyms – Courageous – Bold – Undaunted
• Blames cowardice for humankind’s downfall
• Values bravery above all• Known for guarding the
city and protecting the citizens
Dauntless Symbol
Erudite
• Adjective • Having or showing
knowledge that is learned by studying
• Synonyms – Educated – Knowledgeable – Learned – Scholarly
• Blames ignorance for humankind’s downfall
• Values the search for knowledge above all
• Known for being intelligent teachers and researchers
Erudite Symbol
Characters
• Point of view:______• Narrator’s age:____• Narrator’s name:_____• Narrator’s faction:• Narrator’s brother:• Purpose of aptitude
test?
SettingSears Tower is now called the Willis Tower. This tower is located in _______________, Illinois.
In Divergent, they refer to it as The ____________.