Introduction
The Divergent series is a science fiction trilogy of books by Veronica Roth. It follows the story of Beatrice “Tris” Prior as she navigates a post-apocalyptic world where people are divided into five distinct groups, or “factions”. The fourth book in the series, titled Four: A Divergent Collection, is a collection of four short stories and character insights that explore the world of Divergent and its characters. It is the first book of the series that is not written solely by Veronica Roth, but includes contributions from other authors as well.
The Story of Four: A Divergent Collection
Four: A Divergent Collection is a book of four stories and character insights, each told from the perspective of Tobias Eaton, better known as Four. The stories are told in chronological order, beginning with the events of Divergent and ending with the resolution of Allegiant. Each story comes with an introduction and analysis of the character’s thoughts and motivations.
The first story, titled “The Transfer”, covers the events of Divergent. It follows Four as he is transferred from Abnegation to Dauntless and struggles to find his place in the new faction. The second story, “The Initiate”, is set during the Dauntless initiation and follows Four as he fights to make it through the grueling tests and challenges. The third story, “The Son”, takes place in the aftermath of the events of Insurgent and follows Four as he tries to come to terms with his newfound identity. The final story, “The Traitor”, covers the events of Allegiant and follows Four as he embarks on a mission to save the people of the city.
Themes
Four: A Divergent Collection explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. Throughout the stories, Four struggles to find his place in the world and discover his true identity. He must grapple with the conflicting desires of belonging to a faction and being true to himself. He also struggles with his identity as a Divergent, and must come to terms with the fact that he does not fit into any of the factions. Each story follows his journey of self-discovery as he learns to accept himself and find his place in the world.
Conclusion
Four: A Divergent Collection is a collection of four short stories and character insights that explore the world of Divergent and its characters. The stories follow the character of Four as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world and discovers his true identity. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery, and follows Four’s journey of self-discovery as he learns to accept himself and find his place in the world.