Chapter Four

Abnegation all live in equality. They all dress the same, have the same houses, have the same rules, and they all think that simplicity is most comforting. Although, dystopian societies often don't have religious beliefs, they still pray to god before they eat their meals. I assume that all of Abnegation have these same beliefs also.

When Beatrice is walking home after her test, she runs into her brother, Susan, and Robert, Susan's brother. Beatrice has noticed the Flirtationship between Caleb and Susan for years and assumes that they will get married eventually and have kids. Beatrice also thinks that if she stays in Abnegation, she'll marry Robert and have kids, just like they're supposed to. We also discover that after the choosing ceremony, you can only see your family one time, if they decide to come, they might be too betrayed. Otherwise, you never see them again. There's no reasoning with Abnegation, there's only one way and that's their way. This must be the reason that I'm in Candor and we constantly argue.(:

At dinner, Beatrice's father talks about his day at work. The council is made up of 50 Abnegation because of  selfless ways. There are also four other representatives from each faction in case there are any other problems that need to be dealt with. Beatrice has been taught that if the people aren't grouped into factions that it will result in war. Except.... I disagree, because the tests split people into factions based on their personalities. Personalities decide on what your political views are, your religious beliefs, and whatever is thought to create wars, etc. (What we were discussing in class today.) I believe that each person is different, and even if they believe in one thing that agrees generally with their personality, that not all the beliefs will be the same and because of this, still cause dispute and war.

This represents the different personalities that everyone has. No one will ever be the same. Ever.

Beatrice is recognizing who she is slowly. At dinner she is more curious than any Abnegation should be and I'm exactly the same way. If someone mentions something that i'm interested in, I have to find out more. But, when Beatrice does this she gets shunned. The fact that she can't talk to anyone about the test would be so difficult for me. I can't figure out anything unless I talk to someone about it. I couldn't do that....

"It will require a great act of selflessness to choose Abnegation, or a great act of courage to choose Dauntless. And maybe just choosing one over the other will prove that I belong."

Personality Test