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AMITY: THE PEACEFUL
AMITY
Amity is one of the five factions in the world of Divergent, and the one and only faction dedicated to peacefulness, kindness, forgiveness, trust, self-sufficiency, and neutrality. Amity was formed by those who blamed war and fighting for human nature’s faults. Their substance in the Choosing Ceremony is soil.
HISTORY
FORMATION
Amity is the faction that dislikes war. They formed Amity in order to have a peaceful society free from conflict and sadness caused by wars and instigation. They don’t recognize a leader but use Johanna Reyes as their representative or “mouthpiece”. They are truly a democratic faction, voting on everything, almost unanimously. Their bread has a peace serum in it to prevent Amity’s faction members from fighting.
DIVERGENT
Along with Candor, the novel does not shed light regarding the faction. Robert, Abnegation-born initiative, changes to this faction. However there is very little exposure to Amity in the first novel, since the were no Amity-born Dauntless transfers, but Insurgent has a far heavier focus on this faction, being a safe house for Tris and Tobias.
INSURGENT
The novel focuses on Amity more than the previous. It explains the dynamic of Amity including revealing their use of the Peace Serum to calm and improve the moods of its members.
At the beginning of the novel, the faction members decide they will uphold neutrality but be a safe house for those that need it.
Later in the novel Amity’s Representative Johanna Reyes and other members leave the faction to protect “innocents” against the attack of the Dauntless and Factionless alliance. Meanwhile, Johanna goes past the friendly barrier and pries at Marcus’s secret.
DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL TRAITS
As the Faction that symbolizes happiness and freedom from human conflict, members generally wear clothing that is bright and pleasant. Their attire consists of clothes that are red and yellow. Their dress code is less formal than other faction and an Erudite transfer could wear blue jeans without causing uproar.
FACTION-RELATIONS
Amity has a somewhat egregious rivalry with Candor, as the Candor believe that “those who seek peace will always deceive to keep the waters calm”, and are therefore prone to be dishonest. Amity is not opposed to white or even direct lies, if it helps to keep the peace, since peace is what they value most.
Amity and Dauntless keep their distance from one another, as the violence of the Dauntless in the antithesis to the peace Amity strives so hard to maintain. Neither faction approves of the other.
Amity and Erudite are on very good terms, as they are considered the tow essential faction of the city. Amity’s essential nature comes from its crop-growing, which provides some of the food for all the factions. It also relies on the inventions of the Erudite to improve their crop-growing efforts.
Amity and Abnegation are on generally good terms.
AMITY MENIFESTO
Conversations of Peace
- Trust
A son says to his mother:
“Mother, today I fought with my friend.”
His mother says: “Why did you fight with your friend?”
“Because he demanded something of me, and I would not give it to him.”
“Why did you not give it to him?”
“Because it was mine.”
“My son, you now have your possessions, but you do not have your friend. Which would you rather have?”
“My Friend.”
“Then give freely, trusting that you will also be given what you need.”
- Self-Sufficiency
A daughter says to her father:
“Father, today I fought with my friend.”
Her father says: “Why did you fight with your friend?”
“Because she insulted me, and I was angry.”
“Why were you so angry?”
“Because she lied about me.” (In some versions: “Because I was hurt by her words.”)
“My daughter, did your friend’s words change who you are?”
“No.”
“Then do not be angry. The opinions of others cannot damage you.”
- Forgiveness
A husband says to his wife:
“Wife, today I fought with my enemy.”
His wife says: “Why did you fight with your enemy?”
“Because I hate him.”
“My husband, why do you hate him?”
“Because he wronged me.”
“The wrong is past. You must let it rest where it lies.”
- Kindness
A wife says to her husband:
“Husband, today I fought with my enemy.”
Her husband says: “Why did you fight with your enemy?”
“Because I spoke cruel words to her.”
“My wife, why did you speak cruel words to her?”
“Because I believed them to be true.”
“Then you must no longer think cruel thoughts. Cruel thoughts lead to cruel words, and hurt you as much as they hurt their target.”
- Involvement (Used to be part of the Manifesto but later got taken out)
One friend says to another:
“Friend, today I fought with my enemy.”
The other friend says: “Why did you fight with your enemy?”
“Because they were about to hurt you.”
“Friend, why did you defend me?”
“Because I love you.”
“Then I am grateful.”
BELIEFS
- Value peace and kindness.
- Blame conflict and hatred for the world’s problems.
- Remain neutral in times of war.
- It is perfectly acceptable to lie to keep the peace.
FACTS
- The Amity appears to run the farms on the outside of the city’s perimeter, though they also proved “understanding counselors” and caretakers, such as those you would find in a hospital.
- They wear articles of clothing containing the color yellow and/or red.
- Once the war between the factions started, members from other factions began to seek refuge with the Amity.
- Their current Representative is a woman named Johanna Reyes.
- Rather than voting on a large decision within the faction, member’s converse until they can all come upon an agreement as to what sort of decision should be made.
- They traditionally greet others with a hug.
- When Amity members have an altercation they are taken to the Conflict Room where they are injected with the Peace Serum, a drug designed to calm and improve the mood.
- They drug their bread in order to keep members of their faction happy.
- The only artists left are from this faction.
- In Dauntless slang the Amity is called “banjo strumming’ softies”.
- Upon progressing to the second book, Johanna Reyes stepped down as their leader.
INITIATION PROCESS
Like Erudite, very little knowledge of Amity’s initiation process is given away in the books. From what we can gather though, it involves fruit-picking and singing songs.
AMITY: THE PEACEFUL
Definition: 1. Friendship; Peaceful harmony. 2. Mutual Understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; Peace; Accord. 3. Cordiality.
Traits: They love music, art, games, and laughter. They give hugs when greetings.
Physical Traits: Members dress comfortably in Red and Yellow clothing.
Rapport: Rivals with the Candor Faction.
Leader: Representative [1] _______
