Quick-Write

Which of the following traits do you think is the biggest problem in society?• Selfishness • Aggression • Dishonesty • Cowardice • Ignorance Select one of the above and explain why you think that trait is the biggest human fault in today’s world

Abnegation

• Noun • Self-denial • Synonyms – Refusal

• Blames selfishness for humankind’s downfall

• Values selflessness above all

• Known for being selfless government leaders

Abnegation Symbol

Amity

• Noun• A feeling of friendship

or friendly relations between nations or groups

• Synonyms – Benevolence – Goodwill – Brotherhood

• Blames aggression for humankind’s downfall

• Values peace above all• Known for being

understanding counselors and kind caregivers

Amity Symbol

Candor

• Noun • Quality of being open,

sincere, and honest• Synonyms – Honesty – Candidness – Straightforwardness

• Blames dishonesty for humankind’s downfall

• Values honesty above all

• Known for being trustworthy leaders in law

Candor Symbol

Dauntless

• Adjective • Very brave, fearless • Synonyms – Courageous – Bold – Undaunted

• Blames cowardice for humankind’s downfall

• Values bravery above all• Known for guarding the

city and protecting the citizens

Dauntless Symbol

Erudite

• Adjective • Having or showing

knowledge that is learned by studying

• Synonyms – Educated – Knowledgeable – Learned – Scholarly

• Blames ignorance for humankind’s downfall

• Values the search for knowledge above all

• Known for being intelligent teachers and researchers

Erudite Symbol

Characters

• Point of view:______• Narrator’s age:____• Narrator’s name:_____• Narrator’s faction:• Narrator’s brother:• Purpose of aptitude

test?

SettingSears Tower is now called the Willis Tower. This tower is located in _______________, Illinois.

In Divergent, they refer to it as The ____________.