The media I will be analyzing is the film: The Fault in our Stars. In this post I will be outlining the gender roles that are portrayed in the film by the two main characters: Hazel Grace and Augustus .

Hazel Grace:

  • Not susceptible to flattery, very cold at first to Augustus 
  • She relies on Augustus to have fun, make friends, etc
  • She waits for Augustus to ask her out and text first
  • Since Hazel is sick, Augustus takes care of her and is always watching over her. Kind of like the Damsel in Distress
  • She contrasts the stereotypical roles, such as 
    • She is not very warm or cheerful, she is very harsh, and cold.
    • She’s not very feminine, she dressed more for comfort than style
    • She’s not sympathetic at all in the beginning
    • Very sarcastic 

Augustus:

  • Very dormant, self reliant, defends his own beliefs 
    • In support group, he argues his point 
  • Willing to take a stand, steps out of his comfort zone
  • Masculine
  • Very strong personality 
  • Acts as a leader

Shared by: Ella Tristani
Image Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fault_in_Our_Stars_(film)