Wonder By Rj Palacio Analysis

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In certain parts of the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio, the readers better understand August’s transition to life at school through the parts of the book narrated by Summer and Jack. During Summer’s narration, the readers can perceive how she feels ashamed by the actions of her classmates when they call August a freak without even getting to know him; “[i]f they knew him, they wouldn't call him that” (Palacio 119). The readers must have other perspectives, not just August’s, to demonstrate the constant ridicule, judgement, and cruelty that goes around behind his back. Few students at Beecher see August as a normal kid who only differs in looks, while the majority of the children think of August as a freak, not worthy of their respect. While pondering

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