


Uprisings have taken place, with some calling for the cessation of the faction system. Much about the city has changed since Tris secretly learned she was Divergent and chose to train as a member of the Dauntless faction. Those who are tested and fail to fit squarely into one category are called Divergent, and leaders of each faction consider them a threat to the societal structure.

The Dauntless are brave, Candor are honest to a fault, and Amity members uphold the importance of peace. Abnegation members prize selflessness and service, while Erudites believe intelligence is key. Everyone belonged to one of five factions based on his or her gifting and personality. Tris Prior grew up in a city once known as Chicago.
