The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

There were many themes presented throughout The Fault In Our Stars. These themes developed throughout the story, and were communicated by character's thoughts, actions, and feelings, as well as the plot line. One important theme from the book was to not worry about what others may say or do to hurt you, but to be confident in being yourself. A quote that supports this theme is, "You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world...but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices." (Green, 210).  This quote supports the theme because it says that you have a choice if what others say about you will hurt you.  The quote also explains that life will hurt you, and there is no way to escape it.  But, it also states that people shouldn't stress about what others say to bring them down.  Instead, you should build yourself up by not worrying about others trying to tear you down.  Hazel learned this lesson throughout the plot line by meeting new people, and doing what she wanted to, though she felt pressure from others.

The author of The Fault In Our Stars, John Green, talks about his book in this interview.