The concept of “divergence” has become closely integrated into our lives recently. It is used in biology, sociology, psychology, politics and even on the Forex exchange. What does this concept mean? Who is this divergent? What qualities does he have? How is he different from other people? You will find answers to these questions in the article.
Who is this divergent?
The term was used by American writer Veronica Roth in her trilogy: Divergent, Insurgent and Allegiant. Based on the plot of the book, a film was made in 2014. The first Divergent book was published in 2011, a year later the second volume was published, and in 2013 the third book of the trilogy was published. The novel was included in the bestseller list in 2013 and 2014. And the concept of “divergence” began to be widely used at the everyday level.
The meaning of the word "divergent" translated from English language- “deviant, divergent”, “insurgent” - translated means “rebel, rebel”, “elligent” - “faithful, devoted”.
In the books of Veronica Roth appears in an apocalyptic reality special kind people are divergents.
The structure of the World and society in the novel
The novel takes place in the ruins former city Chicago. People who survived the apocalypse are struggling with their vices, which brought them to the brink of death.
Society is divided into factions or closed castes, each of which performs its own function and whose members are endowed with a common set of character traits. There is a separate group of people in society - outcasts. These are those who dropped out of the faction or did not join any of them.
Special people have appeared in society - divergents, who are endowed with various unique abilities, which makes them stand out from the crowd. They are special and are persecuted; no one in the world wants to recognize the superiority of anyone else. Only those who know how to hide their thoughts, feelings and their essence survive.
Rulers also prefer to get rid of “undesirables” so that they do not seize power. All faction leaders expect a certain way of thinking and behavior from the members of each of them. A divergent is a person who thinks outside the box, his behavior does not fit into the generally accepted framework. Therefore, it cannot be controlled.
After testing for professional suitability, young people are divided into factions or castes. If there is a tendency towards several factions, they are called divergents. In the society that Veronica Roth describes in her book Divergent, identifying a person as a divergent is tantamount to a death sentence.
Castes or factions of society according to the book by Veronica Roth
The novel describes the factions or castes of the utopian society in which the main character, Beatrice Prior, lives. The following factions have been identified: Erudition, Fearlessness, Sincerity, Abnegation, Friendliness.
But how utopian is the society described in the novel? In any population, even among animals, there are structural divisions. For example, leaders and loners in wolf pack. If you take a closer look, our society is, to one degree or another, also divided into factions. Many features of the romantic castes are inherent in certain groups of people in our society.
Faction "Sincerity"
People of this faction believe that duplicity, deceit and lies are the cause of all troubles on earth. They are always honest, sincere, highly moral. Honesty is a trait of a perfect person. They have no secrets. Politeness and tact for them are a sign of hypocrisy. They know how to read body language, they practically live with a device - a lie detector. They only wear black or white clothes. They do not enter into alliances with anyone, they are on their own.
Faction "Erudition"
The people of this faction devoted themselves to knowledge, science, and intellect. War has been declared on the ignorant. Most members of the faction wear glasses and prefer blue clothes. All of them are highly intelligent individuals, they speak correctly and clearly formulate their thoughts. These are doctors, scientists, teachers, engineers. They improve technologies and are inventors of supernova designs and structures.
Caste "Friendly"
Representatives of the faction are peace-loving, kind, generous, and friendly. Wars and conflicts are the main shortcomings of human society, according to faction members. They prefer clothes in yellow or red. They preach pacifism, a society free from wars and military conflicts. They are willing to lie just to keep the peace. Work in agriculture, kindergarten teachers, nurses.
Faction "Fearless"
Faction members are brave, strong and courageous. Cowardice is the main flaw of humanity. They despise fear and cowardice. Members of the faction wear black clothing and have many tattoos and piercings on their bodies. They train a lot, practice martial arts, keep their body and morale in good shape. Representatives of the faction work in the public security service, in security.
Caste "Renunciation"
Members of the faction devoted themselves to selflessness, renunciation. Dressed in gray and simple clothes. They deny any kind of vanity, so they don’t look in the mirror. They lead a simple and modest life, always ready to sacrifice themselves for the sake of others. They help everyone and everyone, they even accept outcasts from whom everyone has turned their backs. These are altruists. If you use a weapon, then only for self-defense. Their houses are the same, the rooms are not decorated with anything. Many faction members are very religious.
The concept of “divergence” in science
The meaning of the word "divergent" comes from the Latin word "divergere" - to detect divergence. The concept was introduced into use by Charles Darwin. Who is this “divergent” from a scientific point of view?
In biology, the term means the divergence of certain characteristics in related species of organisms in the process of their evolution, or the disintegration of an ecological community into several completely independent structures.
According to biologists, “divergence” is a feature of evolution, a feature of development. In the animal world, these are differences in the development of individual animal species as a result of changing conditions. As a rule, in biology, divergence manifests itself in external signs living organisms, for example, mammoths and modern elephants (the latter are divergents in mammoth society).
The term from biology began to be actively used in sociology, psychology, and politics. Any divergent relations in society ensure the development of existing social systems (organisms, party units, social groups).
Divergents in our society
In society, divergence, unlike biology, concerns internal qualities: behavior, worldview, ability to have an opinion and other qualities. In human society there is one divergent per 100,000 people. This statistics is very relative, since it is almost impossible to calculate the exact ratio.
Who is a divergent? This is a person who behaves and thinks outside the box, not according to the template. He, unlike the others, does not live and act according to a given pattern. He doesn't stick public opinion, but has its own.
Characteristic features of divergents in our society
Divergent - who is this in our society? How is he different from an ordinary person?
Every person is an individual, at least that’s what everyone thinks. But many do not even suspect how susceptible they are to manipulation by the media and other areas of society. Divergents are not susceptible to influence and manipulation; they categorically resist it.
IN early age these are versatile personalities who rush from one activity to another, but over time they develop clear awareness its purpose and a specific, clear worldview. A divergent is a person with unique abilities (intellectual, physical, psychological).
Divergents are greatly influenced by their environment, which they easily change or abstract from.
At an early age, they form ideas that will subsequently inspire them throughout their lives. They know exactly what they want and how to achieve it. They have a clear goal and well-thought-out paths to get there. Such people talk less and do more. Typically, divergents spend their time very productively and are jealous of it. They achieve more in their 20s than some people achieve in their entire lives.
Divergents very quickly realize that something needs to change in society or specifically in their lives. They categorically reject manipulation and control. It is very difficult for them in school society, where they are required to obey the system.
Divergents do not prove or argue; they do not want to waste time, nerves, and energy on this. They see right through people, and if a person is a “standard” type of society, they simply stop all communication with him.
In terms of relationships and family, they are often lonely. It is difficult for them to find like-minded people. Divergents are willing to be different from other people and live with it.
In the last century, typical representatives of divergents were revolutionaries, inventors, and discoverers. Currently, it is very difficult to identify and celebrate divergents among us; they have learned to hide their abilities and talents.
Divergent. Who is this? Rebel or evolving type of person? The answer to this question remains open both in science and in society.
Errors in the film
In the spring of 2014, a movie called “Divergent” was released. With a rather modest budget of eighty-five million, he managed to collect three and a half times more money at the box office. However, the main achievement of this project was winning the hearts of millions of television viewers around the world. The most curious of them soon learned that the film was based on a series of novels by the young American writer Veronica Roth. And this meant that it was worth waiting for the continuation. And while everyone was looking forward to the next film about the adventures of the fearless Tris, many were also interested in the question: how many parts of “Divergent” will be filmed in general?
The history of the Divergent trilogy
The Divergent novel series has unusual story. As a rule, before achieving recognition, most writers go through trial and error. However, Veronica Roth, the girl who wrote this story, was lucky. Her first novel brought her worldwide fame and fortune.
The future writer studied well, but one day during a psychology class she was struck by the idea of writing her own novel about the lives of people in a post-apocalyptic future. This idea captured Veronica so much that she abandoned her studies and devoted herself entirely to creativity.
In 2011, the girl’s novel was published under the title “Divergent.” It became a bestseller almost instantly.
When Roth first wrote the Divergent novel, she had no idea how many parts would still be written. However, after the resounding success it achieved immediately after its release, it became clear that a sequel would be written.
In total, four books in this series were published from the pen of Veronica Roth: the novels “Divergent”, “Insurgent”, “Elligent” and the collection of short stories “Four. The Story of a Divergent."
The faction system in Divergent
The epic depicts an unsightly post-apocalyptic life in future Chicago. The world is in ruins, and the surviving inhabitants of the city have divided their society into five groups - factions. Each of them performs its functions in the new world and has its own way of life.
"Erudition". Engaged in the promotion of science in the new society, the intellectual elite is concentrated here.
"Friendliness". Pacifists have gathered here. They grow food for all factions, trying not to get involved in conflicts. To maintain order and an appropriate peaceful mood, a light drug is mixed into the bread.
"Sincerity". From childhood, its participants are taught not to hide their emotions and tell the truth. deals with the legal proceedings of the new society. To get the truth from people, they use
"Renunciation". This usually includes altruists. Limiting themselves, they try to help all members of society. In addition, divergents are hiding in their ranks.
"Fearlessness". This faction performs the functions of the police and army. All its members undergo strict selection, and many die in the process.
There is also a sixth group, which no one has identified separately. It formed itself - this is “Outcasts”. People who were thrown out of their groups for one reason or another end up here.
The plot of "Divergent"
The entire series of novels is about a girl named Beatrice Prior (Tris). Her parents were from Abnegation, so she spent her childhood there. When it was her turn to choose which social group to join, the girl wanted to become fearless.
However, having found herself in a new faction, the girl learned that everything inside was not as she thought. Despite this, she courageously overcame all difficulties and problems and soon became one of the best in her squad.
Here she met a young instructor named Four, the girl soon fell in love with him, and a romance began between them.
Tris's main problem was that the girl was a divergent. That is, her brain functioned much better than others, and did not fit into the faction system. Like other divergents, she hid her identity. But soon the girl had to use her hidden talents to save her family, as well as the entire city.
The first film in the Divergent series
How many parts of the film will be filmed was not announced when the first part was released. Most likely, the filmmakers simply played it safe: if the project is successful, they will film the entire epic; if not, the film will be freely perceived as a separate film with an open ending.
In fact, the first film in the series conveyed the plot of the entire Divergent book. Some scenes were embellished, and some, on the contrary, were cut out. Unlike the book, the film does not fully tell the story of Tris' mother, Natalie Pryor.
In particular, there is no information that she was also a divergent from Dauntless. Her mother was the head of the faction, so she hid her daughter’s peculiarity. But when Natalie grew up, she was forced to move to “Renunciation”, since only in this social group divergents were not handed over to the authorities.
Interesting fact: in one of the episodes of the film, writer Veronica Roth played a girl from the fearless ones.
The second film in the Divergent series
How many parts of the film will be filmed, the creators of the first film decided soon, after the successful premiere of “Divergent” in 2014.
In the spring of next year, the second film in the series, based on the events of the second book, “Insurgent,” was released. However, this film was released under the title “Divergent, Chapter 2: Insurgent.”
In this part, the events of the book are also almost completely reflected. Actress Shailene Woodley, who plays Beatrice, was even forced to cut her luxurious hair to match the book image of her character in the second part.
To show Tris's inner feelings about the death of her family, the film added more scenes with visions in which the girl's mother is present.
The love story between Tris and Four in the film pleased fans, as it was given more attention than in the book.
Unfortunately, most critics and many fans reacted rather coolly to the second part, unlike the first. Although this fact was not particularly affected, and the film “Divergent, Chapter 2: Insurgent” collected more money than “Divergent”.
How many parts of the film will be filmed was finally decided based on the results of the box office of this part, which confirmed that the audience was interested this story. Therefore, the management of the film studio decided to divide the events of the third book, “Elligent,” into two films.
The third film "Divergent Chapter 3: Beyond the Wall"
Unlike the first two books about the adventures of Tris Prior, the events of the latter are told on behalf of two narrators. Part is on behalf of Beatrice, and part is on behalf of her lover Four.
The film "Divergent Chapter 3: Beyond the Wall" tells about the events of the first part of the book "Elligent". In particular, about how the Outlaws seized power in Chicago and plunged the city into chaos and tyranny. Tris, her brother, Four and the people closest to the girl, despite the ban, leave the city.
Having climbed over the wall, they find out the terrible truth: their society and the entire system of factions is just part of an experiment to breed genetically pure people like Beatrice. However, due to civil war, which is planned in Chicago, emergency measures must be taken. All residents of the city will have their memories erased and the experiment will begin all over again.
Tris and her friends manage to stop all this and, united with the residents of the city, prepare to confront their common enemies and defend Chicago.
This event ends the film "Divergent 3". How many parts will be based on the third book? Two. Today, this is a generally accepted practice, which was successfully used in both the film epic “Harry Potter” and “The Hunger Games”.
It is worth noting that of all three films, this one is the least successful; critics not only did not like it, but also earned half as much at the box office as the previous part.
The fourth film "Divergent Chapter 4: Ascendant"
According to the official website, the fourth film in the Divergent series will be released in the spring-summer of 2017. Thus, for now the answer to the question of how many parts of the Divergent series are planned to be filmed will be as follows. The same number of fears as beloved Tris Prior has - four.
The final film in the series is slated to be called Divergent Chapter 4: Ascendant. It will tell how the defense under the leadership of Tris will end.
The main intrigue of the upcoming film will be whether the main character will survive. After all, according to the book, she died. But since audiences love happy endings, we can only hope that the film's writers will deviate from the canon and leave main character alive.
Book “Four. Divergent Story"
The fourth book in the Divergent series was recently published. In it, from the perspective of the beloved Tris-Four, it tells about the events preceding the trilogy. In particular, about the development of Four's personality and his relationship with his father and the heads of "Fearless".
Today, the management of the film studio is waiting to see whether the fourth film in the series will be able to make box office receipts at the level of the first and second parts. After all, the future of the Divergent epic will depend on this - how many additional parts will be filmed, and whether they will appear at all.
If the movie Divergent Chapter 4: Ascendant shows that audiences are still interested in the story, then there's a chance that the book Four. The Divergent Story" will also be filmed.
However, this is just speculation from fans for now. The producers and managers of this project, when asked how many parts of “Divergent” are planned to be filmed in total, answer - 4.
The Divergent book series, as soon as it was published, immediately gained popularity all over the world. The same thing happened with the film adaptation of this work - all the films released were liked by the audience, albeit to varying degrees.
The wonderful young actors playing in this epic: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, were loved by the audience. Today we know exactly how many parts of Divergent there are in book series- 4. The same number is planned for the film adaptation, but fans of this film hope that there will be more.
