Isaac and Monica's Broken Relationship

The Fault in Our Stars

The love story between Isaac and Monica that ends when she cannot handle his blindness, highlighting the fragility of promises.

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The Promise of AlwaysThe Promise of Always
The Promise of Always The Love Isaac and Monica are deeply in love. They say "always" to each other. They believe in true love. The Support Monica is initially supportive. She visits Isaac in the hospital. She says she will be there. The Break After Isaac becomes blind, Monica cannot handle it. She stops visiting. She breaks the promise.
The AftermathThe Aftermath
The Aftermath The Betrayal Isaac feels betrayed. He says love is keeping the promise anyway. He is heartbroken. The Rage He destroys trophies. He cries. He eventually moves on. The Closure He eggs her car with Augustus. He gets some revenge. He stops thinking about her.
Before Isaac's surgery
After the breakup