"I step to the side so I stand in front of the mirror. I see muscles that I couldn't see before in my arms, legs, and stomach. I pinch my side, where a layer of fat used to hint at curves to come. Nothing. Dauntless initiation has stolen whatever softness my body had. Is that good, or bad?" (Chapter 14 par. 3)
There are many mirror scenes in Divergent to reflect on Tris's struggle with her identity. Because she is really Divergent she can have the characteristics of every faction. Notice that Tris is still a little conflicted about this new identity thing. Now she recognizes this girl as her, but she's not sure that she likes the changes. Tris is still trying to figure herself out, she is confused on whether or not it's good her body has changed. Although, when I read this, I saw this as a good thing. Tris is physically becoming Dauntless. Although she is really Divergent, she can take on the role of anything. The identity of Divergent is one that can claim any trait.
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