Cancer was fought and overcame for Augustus, that is until it came back and took the victory. They all have or are going through the motions.

Hazel Lancaster, Isaac, and Augustus Waters all have one thing in common. I'll find a way to hang around and annoy you for a long time.” (Green 215) He doesn't make it, but his impact on Hazel allowed her to keep living and fighting for him. He makes her happy, that is until he suddenly informs Hazel that he is dying. Augustus provides Hazel with something to do, other than sitting at home all day. Augustus Waters is important because he fills Hazel's dark, cancer-filled world with some light. “Pain demands to be felt,” he said, which was a line from An Imperial Affliction.' (Green 57) This quote shows just how much of an impact this book had on Augustus and Hazel. An Imperial Affliction brings happiness to Hazel. This book is important because this is one of the main things that excites Hazel. They are so intrigued by it that Augustus uses his WIsh to bring Hazel to Amsterdam. An Imperial Affliction is a book that brings Augustus and Hazel closer. 'That was the worst part about having cancer, sometimes: The physical evidence of disease separates you from other people.' (Green 144) She is important because the book is focused on her and her life. Hazel grows stronger and happier throughout the book. She has her ups and downs when cancer fights a little too hard, but Hazel always fights back harder. Throughout the book, she stays a kind, loving, cancer-filled, daughter. Hazel is one of the main characters in The Fault in Our Stars.

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