Augustus waters Quote by John Green
““I liked Augustus Waters. I really, really, really liked him. I liked the way his story ended with someone else. I liked his voice. I liked that he took existentially fraught free throws. I liked that he was a tenured professor in the Department of Slightly Crooked Smiles with a dual appointment in the Department of Having a Voice That Made My Skin Feel More Like Skin. And I liked that he had two names. I've always liked people with two names, because you get to make up your mind what you call them: Gus or Augustus?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars, John Green, 2012
The narrator admires a character for his complexity, dual identity, and the way he navigates existential challenges, highlighting the appeal of multifaceted personalities.
In simple terms: He likes a character with two names and a rich, contradictory life.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate depth and duality in people.
Themes
identity
complexity
existentialism
humor
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
- character development
- psychological insight
Key Concepts
Character study
dual identity
literary admiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dual name symbolize?
- How does humor affect our perception of serious themes?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on quirks may overlook deeper flaws.
