1.What is the main plot of the movie and who is the main character? Just summarize the plot from beginning to end as it relates to the character you have chosen to write.

Divergent is a movie about adults who just got into it working environment. The main character in the movie Divergent is Beatrice or better known by her nickname Triss. In this story adults are categorized into 5 types according to their characteristics: Candor (honest), Erudite (genius), Amity (peaceful), Dauntless (brave), and Abgenation (selfless helper). For Divergent it does not fall into that category. Someone who is considered to be divergent is extremely unpopular because they are considered dangerous and quite different from these 5 types of characteristics. in order to identify them in what kind, they need to undergo a test where they are given an injection and they seem to be in a place where they need to pass the test. a woman who tests herself realizes that Triss is a divergent. She tells Triss to keep her identity private so that no one else can. However, Triss still chose one of these characters without anyone knowing that she was Divergent. Triss chose Dauntless where this group needed someone who was very brave under any circumstances. Triss feels very challenged during her training. Triss is often at the lowest point in every training given but she never gives up. Triss met a man known as Four who was his teacher. Four helped Triss in every training so Triss became stronger and less stressed in every single training.Four was also a Divergent like Triss. This makes Triss more confident that she can also survive like the Four in the Dauntless. At the height of this story, Triss faced many challenges. For example, he lost both his parents in an incident. This incident occurred when the Dauntless were given an injection until their emotions were controlled. This caused them to act violently and kill the villagers. At the end of the story, since Triss is a Divergent, she and Four are not impressed by the injection given. Triss has been able to save the people from many casualties like her parents. He successfully eliminated the technology used to control his opponent’s emotions in Dauntless. The removal has resulted in the abusive design of a woman being abolished. Finally, the villagers survived.  

2. How does this character portray Erikson’s view of the identity crisis facing teenagers? Does this character seem to have an identity crisis? How do characters deal with this crisis? Did the character appear to solve the crisis during the movie? Does he develop the virtues of loyalty in movies?

According to Erikson, identity crisis is a time of intense analysis and exploration of ways to see oneself. In this character, Erikson’s views on identity crisis can be illustrated by Triss in the face of crisis. Triss is a divergent and does not fall into these 5 categories. This causes her to experience identity crisis because she is different from others. This is because, the Divergent is considered cruel and needs to be eliminated. Triss has to hide her identity and needs to be as normal as anyone else. Erikson describes identity crisis as possible at various points throughout life. For example, in this story Triss’s identity crisis can be seen in the selection of jobs, starting jobs, accepting others, challenging each practice and overcoming bad plans. However, Triss was able to handle the problem. The change occurred to him as he realized that he often found himself in the lower part of each exercise. Triss strives to be better and improve herself. At the same time he discovers that his teacher is a Divergent and is able to remain in Dauntless without his identity. Triss is confident and confident that she is as capable as her teacher even though she is a Divergent. Triss was also assisted by her teacher so she could continue in Dauntless. Triss’ day has become even bolder and many changes have taken place. His opponent also liked himself and was well known to many. In this movie, Triss successfully eliminates a system that controls her opponent’s emotions. The system has resulted in his opponent killing a resident of a certain area. Because Triss is divergent, so the system can’t control her emotions. In order to avoid the loss of others like him who lost his parents, Triss sought to solve the problem. he succeeded in defeating women who had such evil plans and abolished the control system.

3.Where is Marcia’s identity status as the main character? Compare Marcia’s opinion on the status of that identity with your character. Did the character’s status change during the movie? Is there a character where the character has problems related to crisis or commitment?

 In Marcia’s idiom, her identity consists of 4 identities. The first one is Diffusion of identity where teens have not had any crisis and commitment. This identity states that teens at this stage have very low levels of exploration and lack of commitment. In the mini-file, this Diffusion’s identity can be seen in Triss as she began her examination for a selection of occupations involving 5 characteristics. She was worried because she didn’t know which category she belonged to. This shows that this diffusion of identity has occurred to Triss because she has no knowledge or skills yet to begin her work. Next up is Foreclosure, which is a teenager with a high commitment but a low level of exploration. This explains that adolescents only accept what they decide without considering their own choices. In this movie, Foreclosure can be seen when Triss begins to join Dauntless. He was eager to join the dauntless but he didn’t know much about how to become a part of Dauntless. Triss just follows how dauntless it is and simply follows the instructions given without knowing it in more detail. He was eager to participate in the training but he was weak. For the next identity, the Moratorium explains that adolescents are becoming active and trying different roles and identities to test and try out various commitments. Adolescents will also test and test their various behaviors and personalities. An example of this character is when Triss begins to understand how to be Dauntless and she begins to stand out. Triss recognizes that she is a weak person and often gets the low points in her training. With that, he began to take the courage and courage to volunteer when requested by his deputy during training. The last identity is the achievement of identity. Here, teens have their own choices and commitments. They also have goals, values ​​and beliefs for their self-esteem. In this character, Triss already has her own goals. He recognizes himself as a divergent but believes that he is as capable as the Dauntless. Triss became more courageous and when faced with problems she was able to deal with them. For example, when a system that controls the emotions of its opponents, it begins to find its cause. Triss also tried to abolish the system to prevent the death of the Dauntless people.

4. What choices about sexual behavior should the character make, and how does the character deal with these choices? What are the consequences of this choice?

The sexual behavior in this character is heterosexual. Heterosexual is an individual’s attraction to another person of different gender. Heterosexual is a normal relationship because it is not the feeling of someone who likes same sex. In the movie, the romantic couple is between Triss and her teacher named Four. Four people care about Triss and always encourage TRiss. For example, Four saved Triss’s life when Triss hamper was killed by his comrade. These two relationships allow the two of them to work together in the face of difficulties. For example Triss and Four try to find Triss’s parents to prevent them being killed by the Dauntless who want to kill the residents. Triss also tries to convince Four that he almost killed Triss. This is because Four’s emotions are controlled by the system so he acts aggressively and wants to kill Triss.

 5. Describe character relationships with parents and siblings. Is there a conflict or rebellion? How is this resolved?

In this movie, there is no conflict between siblings and parents. Triss’s parents always provide support for Triss and her sister. The day before Triss and her younger sister worked, Triss’s parents encouraged them. Despite the sadness of the breakup, both parents remained steadfast and understood the situation. Triss’s parents love her, both of them. So is Triss’ relationship with her sister who has a good relationship. When the Dauntlesss killed the residents, Triss’s parents were killed while saving themselves and their children.

6. What is the role of friendship and romantic relationships in character decisions? Does the character make good choices in this relationship, and how do the people with whom he or she develop this relationship influence that character?

 In this movie, the role of romantic relationships has helped Triss get more excited and motivated as she practices. Four Divergent has inspired Triss who is also a Divergent. Triss is more confident and has a strong passion for continuing in Dauntless. Four always gave Triss encouragement during training. He’s the one who helped Triss to survive in Dauntless. In her friendship, Triss’s friends also encouraged her. As Triss became more courageous and trained well, she received praise from her peers. His attitude has made him even more admired by his peers. When Triss was injured, her friends visited her and gave her encouragement. At that point, he was released from Dauntless. However, he persisted and wanted to continue in Dauntless and was reinstated. The good relationship between him and his fellow fighters has caused Triss to find the cause that turned them into evil and killed the villagers. Thus, Triss abolished the system because she was very dear to her friends and villagers.

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Cherry,K. (2019, December 07). Identity vs. role confusion in psychosocial stage 5. Retrieved from

https://www.verywellmind.com/identity-versus-confusion-2795735

Cherry,K. (2019, October 31). Identity crisis. Retrieved from

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-an-identity-crisis-2795948