... in the novel. Throughout the course of the novel, there is much evidence of Gene's darker traits, such as his concealed resentment and envy of his best friend, Phineas. The first signs of Gene's loathing of his best friend is found when Phineas is caught wearing the school's tie as a belt when having tea ... recall upon, and have a legacy that will outlast his death. Although undeterred by Augustus' convivial personality, his hamartia, a popular motif in the novel, is exposed as his osteosarcoma has spread throughout his body, leaving him only little time left to live. Augustus becomes f...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School