#grace rocha

"The story is about overcoming fear, with love. This is reflected in Felix's personal character arc, but also in the overarching plot. The UPG (United People's Government) is built on fear, protecting itself from the repeat of the war, and protecting its own status quo. Felix loses his status quo and it spurs him to act. The UPG then loses its status quo as a result of Felix's actions, and this spurs them into making changes. Felix's chaotic time -> losing Emmett = UPG losing the Chancellor. Themes of reconciliation -> the citizens working with the illegal, gangs, poor, & Talented (quartet of the vulnerable) Felix with his mother, his ideals, and himself. Victory looks like Chaos defeated by unity and love. Fear -> false security -> loss of security (chaos) -> love (aka, acts of selfless compassion) -> unity"