Augustus and His Parents' Bond

The Fault in Our Stars

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

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The EncouragementsThe Encouragements from "The Fault in Our Stars". The Encouragements The Home Augustus's house is full of inspirational plaques called Encouragements. His parents are religious and optimistic.
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 DaysThe Final Days from "The Fault in Our Stars". 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.
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