THE FAULT IN OUR STARS NOTES TFIOS 1

-The novel’s narrator -16-year-old protagonist. - An intelligent and conscientious girl, - Hazel was diagnosed at age thirteen with a terminal form of thyroid cancer that has since spread to her lungs.- She keeps most people at a distance.

- Sixteen-year-old with osteosarcoma (cancer)- Augustus has a keen wit and a tendency toward performance- Met Hazel at Support Group.

- The mutual friend of Hazel's and Augustus's who facilitates their introduction at Support Group. - Isaac is cynical by nature.- Blinded by cancer and kicked to the curb by his girlfriend Monica- He shares his name with Biblical Isaac, who also was blind.

-The leader and sole adult at Support Group. -He is noted for his warmth and unequivocal optimism- Patrick lost both of his testicles due to cancer

-Hazel’s mother. - She is an emotionally strong and kind woman who has made it her life to care for Hazel.

Character Hazel Grace Lancaster

Augustus Waters @ Gus

Isaac

Patrick

Mrs. Lancaster

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS WORKSHEET TFIOS 1

Study the characters in the movie clip. Fill in each magnifying glass with suitable words or phrases.

Fun With

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS WORKSHEET TFIOS 2

Choose a character from “The Fault In Our Stars” and draw the face in the picture frame provided. Then fill in the spaces below.

Picture of Character

Character Map

What does the character look like? (Physical Features)How does the character react to situations?How do other characters in the story react to this character?

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS WORKSHEET TFIOS 3

Imagine what Facebook pages of characters from the novel might look like. Think about what their status updates might look like and the ‘post’ they might put on one others wall after the weekly cancer support group meeting. Update your status in the space provided.

“Fakebook” Status Update