Table of Contents
- 1 Why does Augustus write Hazel a eulogy before he dies?
- 2 What does hazel talk about in her eulogy for Augustus at his actual funeral?
- 3 Who speaks at Augustus funeral describe their eulogies?
- 4 How are Hazel and Augustus different?
- 5 How did Augustus change Hazel?
- 6 What did Augustus admit to Hazel at the end of this chapter Why do you think he told her at that time?
Why does Augustus write Hazel a eulogy before he dies?
7. Why does Augustus write Hazel a eulogy before he dies? We write the end of our own story. He wanted her live her life in the now (not be worried about mom or dad).
What does hazel talk about in her eulogy for Augustus at his actual funeral?
Hazel then gives her eulogy, saying Augustus Waters was the love of her life. She says she won’t talk about their love story since it will die with them, and instead explains how some infinities are larger than others. Then she says how thankful she is for the little infinity she and Augustus had.
Who speaks at Augustus funeral describe their eulogies?
The funeral starts, and the minister talks about Augustus’s courage and how he’s an inspiration. Hazel feels about ready to erupt when she is startled by Van Houten, who whispers in her ear from behind that the minister’s words are a load of “horse crap.” As the funeral continues, Isaac and Hazel give eulogies.
What did Augustus reveal Hazel?
When Augustus and Hazel get back to the hotel room, Augustus takes a seat in a chair and puts a cigarette in his mouth. He reveals to Hazel that just before they left he had a PET scan that revealed his cancer had returned and has spread through his body.
Why does Hazel call Augustus?
What remains is Gus, a teenage boy in Indianapolis who used to be a star athlete and now finds himself dying from cancer. Gus is the boy his parents have always seen. In fact, Hazel only learns his nickname is “Gus” because it’s what his parents call him.
How are Hazel and Augustus different?
Hazel and Augustus are two distinctive individuals, which can be attributed to their marked difference. Augustus is extroverted and Hazel is his(the) opposite: she is introverted. Their similarities strengthen their relationships because they have same circumstance and feelings.
How did Augustus change Hazel?
The One With the Meaningful Life For one thing, he totally changes Hazel. At first, she’s afraid of getting close to anyone. But in the end, through her relationship with Augustus, she learns that just because she’s dying doesn’t mean that she’s only a source of sadness in the lives of her loved ones.
What did Augustus admit to Hazel at the end of this chapter Why do you think he told her at that time?
Augustus asks Hazel to read aloud from Ginsburg’s Howl, which she’s reading for class, but she chooses to recite a poem from memory instead. When she finishes, Augustus tells Hazel he loves her. He says he knows oblivion is inevitable, and he knows the sun will one day swallow the earth, and he loves her.
What does Hazel realize while she is flipping through the pictures on her phone?
While she waits, Hazel looks at pictures on her phone and thinks how it seems like forever ago that she met Augustus. The significance of Van Houten’s words about some infinities being bigger than other infinities dawns upon her.
How are Hazel and Augustus similar?