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I cannot relate to Four in the book because he was beaten. As a result, he had to separate from his abusive dad. If there is two things I could relate to him is strength and leadership. Also, he has a different job, I am a student, he is a trainer. Next, he is uncomfortable around people and has a lot of alone time. I like hanging out with my friends and don't like being alone.

In the second section of this book, Four chooses his faction, Dauntless. He goes through a series of challenges such as fighting, knife throwing, and fear simulation. Four fights Eric (future nemesis) and beats him. He does very well and becomes the best initiate in his class. As a result, the dauntless leader asks him to become a leader but Four rejects. Also, in his fear simulation, he sees his father beating him.

If I could interview anybody in my book, I would interview Four. I would ask him,"Why didn't you fight back when your dad(Marcus Eaton) beat you?" In the book, Four's four fears were heights, small spaces, killing the innocent, and his dad beating him. Knowing that his dad's beatings were one of his fears. Four would reply," I was too scared of him to fight back. He would beat me even more."