Lena: the Girl Who Was Infected With Love

Lena: the Girl who was infected with Love

    Delirium by Lauren Oliver perfectly illustrates the idea of forbidden love and the way this one rule-abiding citizen, Lena Haloway will do whatever it takes to be with the one she loves even if it means being diagnosed with “amor deliria nervosa.” There are three ways in which I admire Lena Haloway, the first being that she has the bravery to stand up for what she believes in, even if it means a certain death. Second being that she has a great deal of perseverance, she won’t give up on trying to find her mother. Third being that she is willing to be ridiculed, persecuted, and threatened for the one she loves. I feel like I am not like Lena in some ways, but alike in others. I am the type of girl who is easy going and naïve. I’m easily persuaded and not brave enough to stand up to authority. On the other hand, I will question whether something is right or wrong. I will do whatever it takes to be there for my friends. Lena really touched my emotions when she began falling in love with Alex. Their relationship would make anyone appreciate more the fact that we can choose who we love, and that it is not decided for us. Lena made me think in a new, innovative, interesting way I have never thought before. She made me question society, family, and the government. She also gave me a new perspective on how bad society could be for us on a daily basis. Lena gave me a new appreciation for where I live today. This book was a glimpse into a world with no feeling and certainly no love.