Genre
Romantic, Young Adult novel
Setting and Context
The kingdom of Illéa, after World War III
Narrator and Point of View
Eadlyn, first person POV.
Tone and Mood
Romantic, distressed
Protagonist and Antagonist
Protagonist: Eadlyn; Antagonist: The Selection
Major Conflict
Eadlyn has to choose whom she wants to marry.
Climax
When Eadlyn realizes she has feelings for Erik.
Foreshadowing
Eadlyn's marriage with Erik is foreshadowed by her love for him.
Understatement
The ring Erik gave Eadlyn was understated, as he gave it to her for good luck, but it actually helped Eadlyn realize she loved Erik.
Allusions
N/A
Imagery
An important image is when Eadlyn speaks to her country, as it shows Eadlyn in a different light, and makes her people love her.
Paradox
Eadlyn is not supposed to marry a person that isn't a part of the Selection, but in the end she does, because she loves him.
Parallelism
There is a parallel line drawn between Maxon's Selection and Eadlyn, as she thinks his was a lot easier than hers was.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
N/A
