Wonder By R. J. Palacio Essay

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The bestselling book Wonder by R.J. Palacio begins with the story of Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences starting the fifth grade begins. The #1 New York Times bestselling book has been read by over six million people and was the basis for the highly anticipated film Wonder, where the story is brought to life. The feel good movie is set to release November 17th, 2017 and has been attracting millions of viewers through the trailer. The trailer for the upcoming film is successful in drawing viewers seeking an uplifting film by the tone from shifts from serious early on when Auggie is facing challenges to inspirational by the end when he is overcoming them. The trailer begins with various clips of Auggie wearing a helmet. This leads increasing suspense because viewers who have not read the book are unsure of why the helmet is being worn. Eventually Auggie’s parents drop him off for his first day of school where his dad, Owen Wilson, then takes off the helmet and reveals his facial …show more content…

Auggie goes from being bullied to making friends. By including the clips of the two children choosing to sit next to Auggie, the trailer makers create a happy feeling within the viewer. They utilize this to draw viewers seeking a heart warming movie. Next clips of Auggie playing and joking around with one of his new friends Jack to further establish that Auggie is making friends and adjusting to his new school. This leads the viewer to feel hopeful that eventually more of Auggie’s classmates will be nicer to him. Next, the trailer continues with the hopeful tone and includes inspiring dialogue. For example Auggie’s sister says, “You’re the toughest kid in that school. Show them” and then a narration of Auggie’s voice says “You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.” The dialogue and narration are were used to make the viewer believe Auggie is then overcoming his

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