Wonder By R J Palacio Essay

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~Introduction~ In the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Palacio explores many important themes including family, kindness and friendship, among many others. Palacio chose these themes as her central ideas to convey the storyline. ~Family~ August's family is loving, protective and supportive. Everyone who know the Pullmans, knows what a loving and caring family they are. But for August to make his own path in life, he has to actually get out there and do it, both his parents and sister actively encourage him to do so, at particular points of the story, he has to leave his comfort zone to make this happen. Throughout the story his family is beside him to offer support and comfort, for his efforts and wins. -This quote by Miranda, proves this - “One of the things I miss most about Via and i's friendship is her family. I loved her mum and dad. They were …show more content…

Being August's friend is easy because he is a nice, fun kid, it's also difficult because not all of the kids understand why they spend time with someone who is so different to them. Both Summer and Jack are challenged by their classmates over their relationships with August. Summer is quick to defend August, Jack Finds it harder to value his friendship with August. While he enjoys the benefits of having a good friend, but he doesn't really try to be a good friend, at one point even denying the friendship. But Jack isn't a total jerk. When he realizes how deeply his actions have hurt August, when he asks for his forgiveness, he thought about what's really important. Through the process of rebuilding a relationship with August. ~Conclusion~ The themes in Wonder, help Palacio demonstrate the important ideas and issues that August is faced with throughout the book and assist the author in a conveying an interesting and inviting

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