The Perks Of Being A Wallflower: Song Analysis

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Part 1 Theme: Emotional Instability Song: Unwell by Matchbox 20
Charlie, the main protagonist of The Perks of Being A Wallflower displays an incredible array of emotional volatility that seems to affect a reasonable amount of people today. This intricate and bewildering way of acting is discussed in depth by Matchbox 20 in their song Unwell. The song describes that even in moments of emotional distress that causes actions that may seem insane it’s always a phase that passes over and reveals only a slight speed bump. It demonstrates that there is more than what those breakdowns show of a person. It uses lines such as “But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell, I know right now you can't tell, But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see, and

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