Chapter 20 Summary

One night, after 5 pm, Augustus calls. He sounds normal and invites her to support group. He also tells her to prepare a eulogy. Hazel argues with her parents about allowing her to go. Then, Hazel goes to her room to write Augustus's eulogy.

When Hazel arrives, only Gus is there in his wheelchair. Isaac shuffles behind a lectern. Gus says he wants to attend his funeral and asks Hazel to speak at his funeral. Isaac starts his eulogy. Gus provides Isaac with feedback on his eulogy, which causes Isaac to cry. Hazel gives her eulogy.

Chapter 20 Analysis

It seems that Gus senses his death. Many times, very sick people get much better right before they die. This explains why Gus sounds normal when he calls Hazel to invite her to come to support group. Hazel has undergone a transformation. Now, she has more...