The English language is a little limited when it comes to "love". Love is the only word the language offers to describe, well, love. Although people love certain people (or things) in different ways – the love a best friend receives is different than the love a spouse receives – “love” covers everything. However, the Greek language provides more than just one word when it comes to love. There are many types of love shown in John Green's The Fault in Our Stars. The three most obvious are those of agape, philia and eros. Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old cancer patient, receives agape, witnesses philia, and experiences eros. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Agape is a love that gives and gives and gives without expecting (or even wanting) anything. Hazel receives agape from her parents, especially her mother. Mrs. Lancaster literally makes herself available every second of the day for her daughter who, in reality, is dying. Mrs. Lancaster feels guilty whenever she does nothing for Hazel's direct betterment. Towards the end of the book, she reveals that she went to school to become a social worker. This is to prepare for when she can work again when Hazel no longer needs care. She kept the information from Hazel because she felt Hazel would feel left out. She didn't want Hazel to feel like she had given up on her. Additionally, Mrs. Lancaster is stunned when Hazel's favorite author, Peter Van Houten, invites her to visit him if she ever finds herself in Amsterdam. Hazel is obsessed with finding the answers to the unanswered questions in his book, An Imperial Affliction, which he refuses to reveal via email. After receiving an email from him, she calls her mother. Mrs. Lancaster bursts into her room seconds later, clutching a towel around her, foam dripping from her hair. He was taking a shower, but wanted to make sure Hazel was okay. Hazel explains her situation and asks if they can go to Amsterdam. Mrs. Lancaster comments on the lack of finances. At that moment, Hazel is struck by how she is the reason her parents don't have much money. Furthermore, in that instant, Mrs. Lancaster is filled with the desire to make it happen for Hazel, and expresses it to her daughter, saying that she will talk to Mr. Lancaster. Hazel, however, rejects the idea, aware of how much her parents have already done for her. This is an important scene because it truly represents Mrs. Lancaster's agape towards her daughter. With their savings essentially drained, things are bad and the medical bills keep coming. However, he senses that this might actually be the best thing for Hazel, who may not live long. When he realizes this, he sees no reason not to realize it. She doesn't care about the finances the trip will cost or the time it will take. He continually dedicates himself to Hazel, giving her everything he can. Mrs. Lancaster also does this when she deprives herself of things. Another type of love is that of philia. Philia is often something that is shared between friends. It involves putting up with and appreciating the good parts of each other. By meeting Augustus Waters, Hazel also meets Isaac, Augustus' best friend. The kids are there for each other, no matter what, for better or for worse. Augustus means the world to Isaac. Likewise, Augustus will go out of his way to be there for Isaac, as shown when Isaac's girlfriend Monica leaves him. The night Isaac and Monica break up, Augustus does what he can to help his friend. As well as being dumped, Isaac also faces the prospect of surgery to remove the..