Augustus and His Parents' Bond

The loving relationship between Augustus and his parents, who support him through his illness and death.

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The Encouragements

The Encouragements The Home Augustus's house is full of inspirational plaques called Encouragements. His parents are religious and optimistic. The Relationship Augustus jokes about the Encouragements but loves his parents. They are supportive. The Conflict Before Amsterdam, Augustus argues with his parents about his body belonging to him. They want him to stay for treatment.

The Final Days

The Final Days The Care Augustus's parents care for him at home. They watch him decline. They are heartbroken. The Hospital He is admitted to the ICU. They stay with him. They are present when he dies. The Grief After his death, they are devastated. They lean on Hazel. They thank her for loving him.

Throughout the story

After Amsterdam