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    Allegiant

    by Roth, Veronica
    “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth is the final installment in the dystopian Divergent trilogy. The story follows Tris Prior and Tobias Eaton as they venture beyond the confines of their fractured city, uncovering a shocking truth: their society is an experiment designed to repair damaged genetic traits. The novel explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the consequences of rebellion as Tris and Tobias confront a new conflict between the genetically “pure” (Divergent) and “damaged” individuals. The dual-perspective narrative deepens character development, culminating in a tragic yet thematically resonant conclusion that challenges notions of freedom and human nature. Roth’s world-building expands significantly, revealing the broader scope of the series’ dystopian setting.
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    Allegiant

    Chapter Twenty-Five

    by Roth, Veronica

    Tobias and Tris meet Nita in a hotel lob­by for a secre­tive mid­night ren­dezvous. Nita is vis­i­bly upset that Tobias brought Tris, accus­ing him of break­ing his promise to pro­tect her. Tris sharply points out that Nita manip­u­lat­ed Tobias by appeal­ing to his pro­tec­tive instincts, which unset­tles him as he real­izes he may have been deceived. Nita defends her actions, insist­ing she was try­ing to pre­vent Tris from being arrest­ed for know­ing clas­si­fied infor­ma­tion, and reluc­tant­ly agrees to let Tris join their mis­sion.

    The trio pro­ceeds to a lab­o­ra­to­ry deep with­in the com­pound, where the atmos­phere is tense and clan­des­tine. They meet Reg­gie, Nita’s ally, who is also genet­i­cal­ly dam­aged (GD). Reg­gie shows them a series of dis­turb­ing his­tor­i­cal images depict­ing suf­fer­ing and war, sug­gest­ing the Bureau has hid­den the truth about past con­flicts. The pho­tographs, show­ing out­dat­ed weapons and atroc­i­ties, imply that genet­i­cal­ly pure peo­ple were respon­si­ble for ancient wars, con­tra­dict­ing the Bureau’s nar­ra­tive. Tobias and Tris are vis­i­bly shak­en by the graph­ic evi­dence.

    Nita and Reg­gie argue that the Bureau is not just mis­in­formed but active­ly harm­ful, cit­ing their involve­ment in the attack sim­u­la­tion that led to the Abne­ga­tion mas­sacre. Tris strug­gles to rec­on­cile this with her belief that the Bureau means well, while Tobias ques­tions their motives, point­ing out the incon­sis­ten­cy in the Bureau sup­pos­ed­ly valu­ing genet­i­cal­ly pure indi­vid­u­als yet aid­ing in their destruc­tion. Tris recalls Evelyn’s claim that the Diver­gent were most com­mon among the fac­tion­less, not Abne­ga­tion, adding anoth­er lay­er of doubt.

    The chap­ter cul­mi­nates in a rev­e­la­tion of the Bureau’s dark­er role in the fac­tions’ con­flicts, leav­ing Tobias and Tris to grap­ple with the impli­ca­tions. Nita’s rev­o­lu­tion­ary fer­vor becomes more pro­nounced as she accus­es the Bureau of enabling vio­lence. The encounter forces Tobias and Tris to con­front the pos­si­bil­i­ty that their trust in the Bureau is mis­placed, set­ting the stage for a deep­er explo­ration of truth and betray­al in the chap­ters to come.

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    FAQs

    • 1. What was Nita’s initial reaction to seeing Tris with Tobias, and what does this reveal about her motives?

      Answer:
      Nita’s face tightened “like she just tasted something bitter” when she saw Tris with Tobias, indicating her displeasure at Tris’s presence. This reaction suggests Nita had intended to keep Tris unaware of their plans, possibly to protect her from danger or to maintain control over the information being shared. Nita later explains that knowing certain truths could lead to Tris’s arrest, implying her motives might be protective. However, Tris interprets Nita’s earlier statement to Tobias about “protecting her” as manipulation, highlighting the tension between Nita’s stated intentions and her methods.

      2. How does the chapter portray the theme of deception, and which characters demonstrate it?

      Answer:
      The chapter explores deception through multiple characters. Tobias reflects on his own tendency to lie rather than face difficult truths, admitting he might have “welcomed the chance to deceive” Tris. Nita is accused of manipulating Tobias by framing secrecy as protection. Meanwhile, the Bureau’s alleged cover-up of historical wars and their collaboration with Jeanine represents institutional deception. These layers of dishonesty create a climate of distrust, with even well-intentioned characters like Nita and Tobias struggling with ethical boundaries between protection and manipulation.

      3. What evidence does Reggie present to challenge the Bureau’s official history, and why is it significant?

      Answer:
      Reggie shows grayscale photographs of historical suffering, including malnourished children and mass graves, which appear outdated compared to Purity War technology. He points to an antique gun in one image, arguing it predates genetic manipulation, proving genetically “pure” people waged wars long before the Bureau’s narrative begins. This evidence undermines the Bureau’s claim that genetic damage caused societal collapse, suggesting instead that violence is inherent to humanity regardless of genetic status. The disturbing images create an emotional appeal that complements the logical argument about historical inaccuracy.

      4. How does Tris respond to the revelations about the Bureau’s actions, and what does this reveal about her character?

      Answer:
      Initially, Tris maintains a calm facade (“still water”) despite the horrific images, but subtle quivers in her expression betray her shock. She attempts to rationalize the Bureau’s deception as well-intentioned misinformation rather than malice, showing her inclination toward fairness and reluctance to condemn without proof. However, when confronted with evidence of the Bureau supplying Jeanine with attack serums, her defensive reaction (“talking too fast, nervous”) reveals cognitive dissonance—she struggles to reconcile these actions with her emerging trust in the Bureau. This highlights her analytical nature and emotional resilience.

      5. What contradiction arises regarding the Bureau’s treatment of the Divergent/Abnegation, and how do characters attempt to resolve it?

      Answer:
      Tobias points out a paradox: if the Bureau values genetically pure individuals (Divergent) enough to send someone to save them, why would they help Jeanine destroy Abnegation (supposedly Divergent-heavy)? Tris resolves this by citing Evelyn’s claim that the factionless actually had the most Divergent, implying Jeanine’s data was flawed. This debate underscores the characters’ struggle to interpret the Bureau’s inconsistent actions—protecting Divergent while enabling their massacre—which either suggests bureaucratic incompetence or hidden motives not yet revealed in the chapter.

    Quotes

    • 1. “I can usually rely on myself to see a person’s ulterior motives, or to invent them in my mind, but I was so used to my desire to protect Tris, especially after almost losing her, that I didn’t even think twice.”

      This quote reveals Tobias’s internal conflict about his protective instincts toward Tris, showing how his emotional attachment may have clouded his judgment. It marks a moment of self-awareness about his own vulnerabilities.

      2. “People are isolated, starving. They know only what they’re taught, they see only the information that’s made available to them. And who controls all that? The government.”

      Nita’s powerful statement encapsulates the chapter’s central theme of government manipulation and information control. This quote represents the revolutionary perspective being presented to Tris and Tobias about the Bureau’s true nature.

      3. “When the Abnegation wanted to reveal the great truth of their world sooner than they were supposed to…the Bureau was all too happy to provide [Jeanine] with an incredibly advanced simulation serum.”

      This shocking revelation connects the Bureau directly to the events in Chicago, showing their complicity in the attack on Abnegation. It serves as a key turning point in the chapter’s argument against the Bureau’s morality.

      4. “Jeanine was wrong. Evelyn said so. The highest proportion of Divergent was among the factionless, not Abnegation.”

      Tris’s interjection challenges previous assumptions about genetic purity distribution, hinting at deeper layers of deception. This quote shows characters grappling with conflicting information about their world’s fundamental truths.

    Quotes

    1. “I can usually rely on myself to see a person’s ulterior motives, or to invent them in my mind, but I was so used to my desire to protect Tris, especially after almost losing her, that I didn’t even think twice.”

    This quote reveals Tobias’s internal conflict about his protective instincts toward Tris, showing how his emotional attachment may have clouded his judgment. It marks a moment of self-awareness about his own vulnerabilities.

    2. “People are isolated, starving. They know only what they’re taught, they see only the information that’s made available to them. And who controls all that? The government.”

    Nita’s powerful statement encapsulates the chapter’s central theme of government manipulation and information control. This quote represents the revolutionary perspective being presented to Tris and Tobias about the Bureau’s true nature.

    3. “When the Abnegation wanted to reveal the great truth of their world sooner than they were supposed to…the Bureau was all too happy to provide [Jeanine] with an incredibly advanced simulation serum.”

    This shocking revelation connects the Bureau directly to the events in Chicago, showing their complicity in the attack on Abnegation. It serves as a key turning point in the chapter’s argument against the Bureau’s morality.

    4. “Jeanine was wrong. Evelyn said so. The highest proportion of Divergent was among the factionless, not Abnegation.”

    Tris’s interjection challenges previous assumptions about genetic purity distribution, hinting at deeper layers of deception. This quote shows characters grappling with conflicting information about their world’s fundamental truths.

    FAQs

    1. What was Nita’s initial reaction to seeing Tris with Tobias, and what does this reveal about her motives?

    Answer:
    Nita’s face tightened “like she just tasted something bitter” when she saw Tris with Tobias, indicating her displeasure at Tris’s presence. This reaction suggests Nita had intended to keep Tris unaware of their plans, possibly to protect her from danger or to maintain control over the information being shared. Nita later explains that knowing certain truths could lead to Tris’s arrest, implying her motives might be protective. However, Tris interprets Nita’s earlier statement to Tobias about “protecting her” as manipulation, highlighting the tension between Nita’s stated intentions and her methods.

    2. How does the chapter portray the theme of deception, and which characters demonstrate it?

    Answer:
    The chapter explores deception through multiple characters. Tobias reflects on his own tendency to lie rather than face difficult truths, admitting he might have “welcomed the chance to deceive” Tris. Nita is accused of manipulating Tobias by framing secrecy as protection. Meanwhile, the Bureau’s alleged cover-up of historical wars and their collaboration with Jeanine represents institutional deception. These layers of dishonesty create a climate of distrust, with even well-intentioned characters like Nita and Tobias struggling with ethical boundaries between protection and manipulation.

    3. What evidence does Reggie present to challenge the Bureau’s official history, and why is it significant?

    Answer:
    Reggie shows grayscale photographs of historical suffering, including malnourished children and mass graves, which appear outdated compared to Purity War technology. He points to an antique gun in one image, arguing it predates genetic manipulation, proving genetically “pure” people waged wars long before the Bureau’s narrative begins. This evidence undermines the Bureau’s claim that genetic damage caused societal collapse, suggesting instead that violence is inherent to humanity regardless of genetic status. The disturbing images create an emotional appeal that complements the logical argument about historical inaccuracy.

    4. How does Tris respond to the revelations about the Bureau’s actions, and what does this reveal about her character?

    Answer:
    Initially, Tris maintains a calm facade (“still water”) despite the horrific images, but subtle quivers in her expression betray her shock. She attempts to rationalize the Bureau’s deception as well-intentioned misinformation rather than malice, showing her inclination toward fairness and reluctance to condemn without proof. However, when confronted with evidence of the Bureau supplying Jeanine with attack serums, her defensive reaction (“talking too fast, nervous”) reveals cognitive dissonance—she struggles to reconcile these actions with her emerging trust in the Bureau. This highlights her analytical nature and emotional resilience.

    5. What contradiction arises regarding the Bureau’s treatment of the Divergent/Abnegation, and how do characters attempt to resolve it?

    Answer:
    Tobias points out a paradox: if the Bureau values genetically pure individuals (Divergent) enough to send someone to save them, why would they help Jeanine destroy Abnegation (supposedly Divergent-heavy)? Tris resolves this by citing Evelyn’s claim that the factionless actually had the most Divergent, implying Jeanine’s data was flawed. This debate underscores the characters’ struggle to interpret the Bureau’s inconsistent actions—protecting Divergent while enabling their massacre—which either suggests bureaucratic incompetence or hidden motives not yet revealed in the chapter.

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