I am absolutely certain that America's name is a symbol that is related to the country. I have had my suspensions about the relation between the two since the beginning of the book. But, once I read the story about how her mom named America after, "the country that fought so hard to keep this land together" because, "she had a fighter on her hands", I knew that there was a connection. Based on what I have read about America's personality thus far, I think she is going to represent change and liberty, which is similar to what is perceived about America today. America, the character, acts differently than how she is expected to towards others, such as her maids, and the competition in general. She has changed Maxon's views about Illéa already and has brought about change without even meaning to. America is a free spirit who sets her own rules. I have the idea that the story about her mother naming her is foreshadowing related to how she is going to be a fighter if she becomes queen or as a past member of the selection. America is definitely going to be a trail blazer. Do you all agree that there is a symbol behind America's name or am I just reading into this way too much?
Saturday, December 27, 2014
I am absolutely certain that America's name is a symbol that is related to the country. I have had my suspensions about the relation between the two since the beginning of the book. But, once I read the story about how her mom named America after, "the country that fought so hard to keep this land together" because, "she had a fighter on her hands", I knew that there was a connection. Based on what I have read about America's personality thus far, I think she is going to represent change and liberty, which is similar to what is perceived about America today. America, the character, acts differently than how she is expected to towards others, such as her maids, and the competition in general. She has changed Maxon's views about Illéa already and has brought about change without even meaning to. America is a free spirit who sets her own rules. I have the idea that the story about her mother naming her is foreshadowing related to how she is going to be a fighter if she becomes queen or as a past member of the selection. America is definitely going to be a trail blazer. Do you all agree that there is a symbol behind America's name or am I just reading into this way too much?
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I think you're absolutely right. You don't choose the name America on a whim.
ReplyDeleteI've thought about America's name the same way. There is a reason why she was named America and everything you said is right.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely 100% right. Considering I have read a little ahead of you guys, possibly, in the series, I feel that her values and personality will change the government for the better. Maybe her contributions to Maxon's belief could stifle some of the rebels attacks for they may see that improvement is being made in their country. Since her name is America, I feel that she will most likely have values that resemble the United States of America, which includes freedom, liberty, the American dream, etc. I have this feeling that the rebels are mainly upset about the caste system and that is what they are rebelling about. Therefore, maybe America will have a huge impact on the caste system.
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