It is this outer reach of existential abnegation – the moment where subjective identity deserts itself and becomes enslaved without consciousness of its subjugated condition – that Mirbeau consistently sought to decry with horror.

~ Emily Apter

Emily Apter Abnegation Horror Mirbeau Slavery

It’s not about Al,” I snap. “It’s about everyone watching! Everyone who now seeshurling themselves into the chasm as a viable option. I mean, why not do it if everyonecalls you a hero afterward? Why not do it if everyone will remember your name? It’s…Ican’t…

~ Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth Abnegation Bravery Death Divergent Divergent 1 Divergent Series Four Pride Selflesness Tris

I regret... Tobias tilts his head, and sighs. I regret my choice.What Ch

~ Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth Abnegation Dauntless Faction Love Romantic Tobias Eaton Tris Prior

I'm not abnegation, I'm not dauntless, I am Divergent

~ Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth Abnegation Amity Candor Dauntless Divergent Erudition Four Perfection Test Tobias Tris