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