Introduktion
Pain is a complex facet of human existence, often described as an unpleasant sensation, but it's more than just a physical feeling; it's an emotional journey.

Life is replete with pain, spanning a spectrum of experiences, and each person's encounter with it is unique. It's our capacity to feel pain that fundamentally defines our humanity.

Paradoxically, it is through pain and suffering that we come to appreciate the depths of joy. As John Green eloquently put it in his book "The Fault in Our Stars," "pain demands to be felt" (Green 2012, p. 63).

Utdrag
All the characters in "The Fault in Our Stars" grapple with their own unique experiences of pain and grief.

Hazel confronts her pain with honesty and seeks solace in the pages of Peter Van Houten's "An Imperial Affliction," a novel about a girl facing terminal cancer, much like Hazel herself.

Augustus, on the other hand, uses humor and even keeps an unlit cigarette between his lips to deal with his pain.

Both the film and the novel emphasize that there's no single "correct" way to cope with pain, highlighting the individuality of each character's response.

This underscores the idea that we all navigate pain and grief in our own distinct ways, which is why I've chosen to explore these themes as central to both the book and the film.

In the film adaptation, viewers are made aware of Gus's former basketball prowess through his "wall of fame," even though the narrative doesn't delve into the details of how he lost his leg.

This omission arguably makes Augustus, or Gus, appear slightly less multidimensional in the film.

Additionally, Josh Boone opts to spare the audience the more harrowing aspects of Gus's death, focusing instead on the significance of his deep connection with Hazel.