Andrew Prior

The Abnegation father who reunites with his children before being shot by a Dauntless soldier while trying to reach the control room.

Andrew Prior is the father of Beatrice "Tris" and Caleb Prior within the Abnegation faction. He shares his surname with his wife, Natalie Prior. His role becomes critical during the conflict following Erudite's attack on Abnegation. Andrew reunites with his daughter after she escapes from Erudite headquarters, but Natalie is already dead at that point. Tragically, his life ends shortly after this reunion when he is shot by a Dauntless soldier while trying to reach the control room in the Dauntless compound.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Abnegation
Relation: Father of Tris and Caleb Prior; Husband to Natalie Prior

Lore & Background

Andrew Prior's life in Chicago was defined by his affiliation with the selfless faction of Abnegation. He is identified as the husband to Natalie Prior and the father to Tris and Caleb. His narrative arc intensifies during the crisis triggered by Erudite's simulation serum plot. After Natalie sacrifices herself to save Tris from being executed for her immunity to the serum, Tris reunites with her father and brother Caleb. They infiltrate the Dauntless compound, but Andrew is killed by a Dauntless soldier while trying to reach the control room; Marcus Eaton is not present at his death.

Reader's Guide

To understand Andrew Prior's role in the Divergent trilogy based strictly on the source: He is the biological father of Tris and Caleb and the husband of Natalie. He belongs to the Abnegation faction. He survives the initial Erudite attack that kills his wife but dies later during the battle at the Dauntless base alongside Marcus Eaton, Caleb, and a newly freed Tris. He does not appear in Allegiant's expedition to the Bureau; his story concludes within the events of Divergent.

Family Origins and Early Life

Andrew Prior is the father of Beatrice "Tris" Prior, who describes herself as having pale blonde hair and gray-blue eyes, born into Abnegation. He is also the father of Caleb Prior. The source states he is married to Natalie Prior, a woman originally from Dauntless who warns Tris about surveillance during visiting day. No further details on Andrew's early life, parents, or specific role in Abnegation are provided in the text.

Initiation and Fear Simulations

These events focus exclusively on Tris, Tobias "Four," and other initiates like Christina, Al, and Will.

Conflict and Betrayal

Andrew Prior appears during the climax of Divergent after Tris escapes Jeanine Matthews' execution order. He reunites with Tris, Caleb, and Marcus Eaton to sneak into the Dauntless base. During this battle, Andrew is killed. His death occurs before Tris helps Four break free from mind control.

Final Sacrifice and Legacy

Andrew Prior's legacy is marked by his death in battle at the Dauntless base during the events of Divergent. Unlike Tris, whose story continues through Insurgent and Allegiant to her final sacrifice at the Bureau of Genetic Welfare, Andrew's narrative ends in Divergent. His death serves as a catalyst for Tris's continued fight against Jeanine Matthews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Andrew Prior?

He was the biological father of Tris and Caleb Prior who served as a leader within Abnegation before his death. His hidden Divergent nature made him a significant threat to the Erudite regime controlling Chicago.

What faction did he publicly belong to?

Andrew officially held a high-ranking position in Abnegation, though this loyalty masked his true capabilities as a Divergent individual. This secret allowed him to survive until Jeanine Matthews identified him as an anomaly.

When does he first appear in the narrative?

Andrew never appears alive during the main timeline, showing up only through flashbacks and recorded files in Allegiant. His backstory is revealed to explain the origins of the conflict between Dauntless and Erudite.