The Erudite, though extremely intelligent, have been known to be vain. The Erudite stare at screens with tense eyes focused.Īccording to the norms of the faction, it is dictated that a faction member must wear at least one blue article of clothing at a time: blue causes the brain to release calming chemicals which attest to their saying, 'a calm mind is a clear mind.' It is also noted that Erudites care for eloquent speeches, as well as their search for knowledge. 'Bookcases line the walls on either side of me, but they seem to be decorative more than anything, because computers occupy the tables in the centre of the room, and no one is reading. Therefore, we propose that to eliminate conflict, we must eliminate the disconnect among those with differences by correcting the lack of understanding that arises from ignorance with knowledge.'- Erudite Manifesto Knowledge is the only logical solution to the problem of conflict. Disconnection among people with differences leads to conflict. Lack of understanding leads to a disconnect among people with differences. Lack of knowledge inevitably leads to a lack of understanding. Evelyn Johnson-Eaton (transferred from Erudite and later to Factionless)Įrudite Erudite (The Intelligent) 'Ignorance is defined not as stupidity but as lack of knowledge.Tobias Eaton (transferred to Dauntless).

This sometimes causes trouble between the factions. The people in these factions were not able to look into the mirror too long, since they didn't want to be too selfish and think of themselves. They helped the Factionless by giving food and clothing, which the other factions didn't. The Abnegation was the faction that valued helping others before their own self. Also, as the people of Abnegation prefer not to show skin, revealing clothes are never worn. The only accessory they are allowed to wear is a plain watch. Their style of dress is conservative, loose-fitting light gray clothing so as not to call attention to themselves.

The dystopic society of Chicago is ruled by a council of fifty people, composed entirely of representatives from Abnegation, as their faction is the most incorruptible due to their commitment to selflessness. This is where they get their nickname, Stiffs.

Though Abnegation can be selfless, a flaw of theirs is the fact that they are stifling. Their core belief is 'Them before I.' Members of Abnegation take over the public services in the city. 'I choose to turn away from my reflection, to rely not on myself but on my brothers and sisters, to project always outward until I disappear.'Ībnegation is the faction that values the needs of others above the needs of oneself.

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