In a post-apocalyptic Chicago, civilization is divided into five factions: selflessness (Abnegation), wisdom (Erudite), courage (Dauntless), peace (Amity), and honesty (Candor). Adolescents are expected to select a group once they approach adulthood and commit to it for life. Tris Prior picks one side, Dauntless, but quickly finds she possesses traits from numerous factions and will never be able to fit into one, making her ‘Divergent’. Tris must make sensible decisions while disguising her differences, all while navigating situations that will test her fortitude and drive her to confront who she actually is.