The Unseen Battle: Psychological Perspectives on Adolescent Cancer Patients’ in John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars

Abstract

In The Fault in Our Stars, John Green poignantly portrays the lives of teenage cancer patients, delving into their anguish, tribulations, and sense of isolation. He vividly describes the various forms of cancer and its debilitating physical effects. Green sheds light on the unique challenges adolescents face, including feelings of disconnection and marginalization. He also highlights the emotional toll on parents, who struggle to care for their ailing children. Through the protagonist Hazel, Green explores the complexities of love, life, and resilience in the face of adversity. The novel juxtaposes the experiences of cancer patients with those of healthy individuals, creating a thought-provoking narrative that spans two stories. Green’s meticulous research on cancers devastating impact informs his writing, underscoring the disease’s cruelty and how it affect a person physically and psychologically.