There’s nothing more satisfying than relating to someone. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or character; it feels liberating when you find someone that understands you. Fictional characters have played a huge role in that department; whether from TV shows, books, or movies, they’ve had significant impacts on my life. In reality my personal connections are limited, if I’m having an issue I’m not always going to find someone who’s empathizes with me, sometimes I have to go to an outside source; characters. Throughout the years I have related to and connected with several; however, I want to talk about a specific one; Auggie Pullman from Wonder.
Auggie is a boy who is born with a facial deformity; the book covers his daily struggles and insecurities throughout his first year of middle school. Although it's been over three years since I’ve read that book; I know that he had a notable impact on me. Coincidentally I read this book in sixth grade; my first year of middle school, the exact same year Auggie was going into. Maybe that’s why his character hit so close to home? If I were to read this book for the first time now, rather than in sixth grade, my connection to Auggie wouldn’t be as powerful, maybe it would barely exist.
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Compare that to this year; I was oddly calm going into my first year of highschool… But also my life was different back then; I didn’t know that many people due to the fact that I had moved to the area during the last four months of fifth grade. I also had the social skills equivalent to that of a turtle; I didn’t exactly “break out of my shell” or get to know a lot people. Just like Auggie, I was horrifically shy and didn’t have a large peer group. I’m not kidding when I say that it didn’t matter who the person
Alexander Stowe is a twin, his brother is Aaron Stowe. Alex is an Unwanted, Aaron is a Wanted, and their parents are Necessaries. Alex is creative in a world where you can’t even see the entire sky, and military is the dream job for everyone and anyone. He should have been eliminated, just like all the unwanteds should have been. He instead comes upon Artimè, where he trains as a magical warrior- after a while. When he was still in basic training, and his friends were not, he got upset, he wants to be the leader, the one everyone looks up to.
He says, “This might be an interesting story all by itself. A little Indian boy teaches himself to read at an early age and advances quickly.” He says this as an understatement to tell the reader the importance, but he actually is really smart. Alexie is a man who tells important events, but does not dramatise the events in his life and make people unable to focus on the true message of his essay, which is not how smart he
At the beginning of my freshman year, I was ready for whatever was going to be thrown at me. I was excited for the new school and the new opportunities. I had barely made the golf team but for some reason that did not faze me. I had friends from my prior years of schools and I was happy. The classes were easier than I thought they were going to be which was my biggest worry going in. Little did I know that my friendships were the biggest issue.
The entire novel is written in the point of view of the main character Arnold. The reader would feel as though they are having a conversation with a close friend and is then better able to relate and sympathize with Arnold’s struggles and accomplishments. For example, Arnold begins telling the reader his story by stating, “I was born with water on the brain.” (Alexie, 1) Explaining his medical condition in the beginning of the novel allows the reader to easily understand why Arnold may react differently to certain social situations. However, his medical condition also acts as an anchor allowing the reader to get closer to Arnold’s character. Without a personal connection readers may not relate or comprehend any of Arnold’s experience. Using the first person view perspective from Arnold’s character gave Alexie an advantage and makes the novel more appealing to readers.
Friendship. It is easily found for a majority of people. For some, it is not. August has trouble making friends. His face is an obstacle that prevents him from doing things that normal people can accomplish. The looks of his face should not be problem, and to some people it is not. While reading Wonder, I was able to relate to the main character August, because like myself, he loses and gains friends.
As any normal teen, I was nervous for the first day, mainly being that my best friend had transferred to another school. I thought I wouldn’t be able to make any friends, and such did happen. I was never fully able to “fit in.” My hair was never long enough; my body was never skinny enough I was like the jigsaw puzzle that never fit. But not only did I have to fit in with my peers, I had to also fit in at home to what I considered to be the perfect family. My dad and mom were successful business tycoons, my two sisters were very popular and always maintained a perfect g.p.a. and then there was me, struggling to even get a B+ in class ...
Dominique Caston August 28, 2015 English 215 The Past is Never Forgotten In this graphic memoir, what really caught my attention is the way Artie was portrayed in this book. He was portrayed as showing emotions through actions, but once he opened his mouth it came out as selfishness. When Artie was younger, his mother committed suicide and that made him feel guilty. In the comic he wrote about his mother, he admitted to feeling guilty and that he blames his mother for putting him in an institution. He didn’t seem like he was completely sad when his mother died, because he was too busy feeling guilty for not telling her he loved her and he cared about how other people “blamed” him for his mother’s death. Even with Valdek, it’s obvious that Artie cares about his father health, but not his father’s overall happiness.
This time I moved to Warren, Michigan and I attended my last year of elementary school with brand new people. The process of getting to know people took me a long time. I became the shy student that did not take part in any school activity again because I was afraid I would be judged on everything I did. As the years went by I started meeting new people each year. It is now my Senior year of High School and I attend three different schools: CPC, Cousino, and Macomb Community College, I can finally say that I am gaining my confidence back.
The astronaut helmet is a symbol of Auggie’s own insecurity about the way he looks and feels about his deformity. “And I feel ordinary. Inside. But I know ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. I know ordinary kids don't get stared at wherever they go.”Part I, Auggie thought that the only way he could be normal was to hide his appearance, everywhere he went he had it. “ I used to wear an astronaut helmet everywhere I went. To the playground. To the supermarket. To pick Via up from school. Even in the middle of summer”. (Part I, page 75)
What’s funny about the conflict in this book is that it seems like Ansty is just dealing with growing up issues, school, and friends. However, as the story evolves, you see the conflict deepen and widen, as he begins to think more deeply about life and who he is, and it becomes more about doing what is right or wrong, and being true to yourself, in spite of your friends (don’t want to give the plot away too much here). What I liked about Antsy is that he seems like a very real character--just a regular guy that every person can relate to. I like that he is loyal to his friends (especially the Schwa), adventurous, a little mischievous, and has a great sense of humor. He is definitely a dynamic character; we see how his actions and thoughts contribute to how he changes his attitude about people and life. Author’s Purpose: I think the author creates some unlikely scenarios for Ansty, to show how he reacts to changing friendships, difficulties with his parents, and growing up. I think the author wants the reader to understand that everyone struggles as they grow up, and that making the right choice is often a lot more difficult because it forces us to examine our conscience, and act the
Starting high school is tough for some people. Moving to a new city is also tough for some people. Or me I had to deal with both. I can remember my very first day of high school, I was so nervous. I didn’t make any friends over the summer so I didn’t talk to anyone. I was pushed out of my comfort zone to talk to people and make new friends. A few months into school I received my first interim. It wasn't the greatest but , I blamed it on my transition to high school and promised that
The first and most brave thing Auggie has ever gone through is having surgeries. In all of Auggie’s life, he has had 27 surgeries to correct facial anomalies; this definitely requires much bravery! Another act of bravery was when he decided to go to his new public school, Beecher Prep. This decision was very brave, since Auggie would risk being made fun of for his deformed face. In the past he was always protected by his mother, who homeschooled him, and no one could make fun of him. Going to a public school was definitely a brave step for Auggie. In addition, the middle school Auggie goes to planned to go to camp. Deciding to go on this camping trip was a remarkable decision for Auggie, since he had never slept anywhere without his parents. This was another brave choice for Auggie. Also, when he was at the camp, he and Jack left the group watching a movie when both boys needed to pee and the line for the toilets was too long. Because the lines were so long, they went into the woods to do their business. On their way back, they bumped into another group of people they did not know. As soon as they saw Auggie, they screamed and were calling him names. Then, one of the boys named Eddie shone the flashlight he was holding in Auggie’s face. After that, Jack tried to push the hand holding the flashlight away but the boy just pushed him to the ground. Auggie then said, “We’re smaller than you guys…” Then suddenly,
I think the author put the lyrics from beautiful child for Auggie’s part because the lyrics really go with Auggie. From the lyrics it says “Something that I said made you wear a frown, The way you hang your head, has made beautiful tears come down.” This relates to when Auggie was bullied for his looks. And like In the lyrics has been sad and started to cry. In the text it said “No freakin way, man! No freakin way!” This is what one of the seventh graders said to Auggie when they say his face. “it was only then when I realized the flashlight was only pointing right at my face and what they were talking about, screaming about, was me.” This is when Auggie just realized that the seventh graders were talking about him. Later in the lyrics it
I remember my first day of high school like it was yesterday. A lot of my friends were...
I felt uncomfortable and nervous (in all honesty, I still am) meeting strangers, consequently this did not help that fact in my first year. Seeing how I had no choice in the matter, I became cooperative and thoughtful of others; it was cause of this, I felt assured and at ease for my unaccustomed school year.