Augustus waters Quote by John Green
““Then Augustus Waters reached into a pocket and pulled out, of all things, a pack of cigarettes. He flipped it open and put a pack between his lips. “Are you serious?” I asked. “You think that’s cool? Oh, my God, you just ruined the whole thing.” “Which whole thing?” he asked, turning to me. The cigarette dangled unlit from the unsmiling corner of his mouth. “The whole thing where a boy who is not unattractive or unintelligent or seemingly in any way unacceptable stares at me and points out incorrect uses of literality and compares me to actresses and asks me to watch a movie at his house. But of course there is always a hamartia and yours is that, oh, my God, even though you HAD FREAKING CANCER you give money to a company in exchange for the chance to acquire YET MORE CANCER. Oh, my God. Let me just assure you that not being able to breathe? SUCKS. Totally disappointing. Totally.” “A hamartia?” he asked, the cigarette still in his mouth. It tightened his jaw. He had a hell of a jawline, unfortunately. “A fatal flaw,” I explained, turning away from him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012
A character uses sarcasm and a cigarette to mock another's perceived hypocrisy, highlighting the tension between illness and consumerism.
In simple terms: Sarcastic mockery of hypocrisy about illness and consumer choices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when sarcasm masks deeper pain.
Themes
sarcasm
hypocrisy
illness
consumerism
identity
Mood
ironic
critical
contemplative
Type
literary
dialogue
character
When to use this quote
- college relationships
- health advocacy
- marketing ethics
- personal integrity
- dialogue analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
character dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sarcasm affect honest communication?
- What responsibilities do consumers have when facing health risks?
A Different Perspective
The sarcasm may obscure genuine empathy needed for support.
