Insurgent- Three Main Obstacles

Please note: For those of you that haven’t read the previous book Divergent or this one, skip reading this blog post  as it contains BIG spoilers about previous plots and characters from both books.

Insurgent continues the story of Tris Prior and the dystopian post-apocalyptic version of Chicago. Following the events of the previous novel, a war now emerges as conflicts between the factions and their ideologies grow. While trying to save the people that she loves, Tris encounters many obstacles in which she questions about grief, forgiveness, identity, loyalty, politics, and love. Because of the confusion and horror of the stimulation attacks the Dauntless have been divided into two parts. Some have joined the enemy Erudite, while others seek shelter and protection with the remaining factions.   Still reeling from the death of her parents and shooting one of her closest friends Tris feels lost and cut off from those around her. With war approaching, Tris, Four and a selection of the remaining Abnegation and Dauntless seek shelter in Amity, but when the Erudite start coming after them Tris struggles to fight an army as she can barely even pick up a gun without shaking and thinking of her deceased friend Will. Another obstacle that she faces is the guilt, grief and helplessness that is slowly tearing her up inside. When asked to stay, and hide because of her inability to protect herself and others, Tris puts many in danger and risks losing her own life as well. Four, as a consequence is unhappy and angry with Tris's behavior and confronts her about being reckless. Jeanine, the head of Erudite causes yet another death of Tris's friends by putting them under stimulation they cannot fight. Once again, Tris is helpless and torn up of guilt. As a result, she agrees to sacrifice herself by  leaving to Erudite headquarters in order for Jeanine to test upon her. Lastly, Four is captured while trying to safe Tris who has now realized her life is valuable and worth living, and because of her bad temper Jeanine orders her execution the following day. However, Peter the executioner decided to repay her for his life by saving Four and Tris.