Beatrice Potter lives in dystopian Chicago. Society has been divided into 5 factions and the Factionless. The Factionless are failures and receive no benefits in the new society. Most children follow in their parents' factions, but may switch factions if they possess the aptitude. Beatrice is divergent. "Divergence is extremely dangerous..." She displays aptitude for Abnegation (selfless), Dauntless (brave/ruthless), and Erudite (studious). Her Choosing Ceremony is inconclusive. Two factions were ruled out - Amity and Candor. She can choose any of the 3 factions that she possesses aptitude for, but if she fails to choose Abnegation, she must forsake her family.
"Ordinay acts of bravery, ... the courage that drives one person to stand up for another."
"Valuing knowledge above all else results in lust for power and that leads men into dark and empty places."
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