A disable’s self-affirmationin the fault in our stars by John Green

Abstract

This research paper aims to explore John Green’s THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (2012) asa self-affirmation of differentlyable (disable) character. It explores the self-affirmation, struggle, pain, importance of family andfriends thereby finding the cause behind it by taking theoretical insights from disability theory in general and in particular. It unravels the impossibility of getting life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for the disabled characters by analyzing theirhealth and physical condition. The representative characters likeHazel Grace Lancaster, Augustus Gus Waters, Isaac, Patrick Dream’shaving the healthy and prosperous life in Indianapolis.In the novel, Hazel, the main character, transforms from an underestimated and pessimistic girl into an ideal person for everyone with various situations and the help of her friends.This research also tends to highlight the value of family and friends in helping people evolve and show how crucial it is to have supportive friends and family members. Keywords: Self-affirmation, Disability, Optimism,Struggle,Diseases.