A very common theme throughout The Perks of being a Wallflower is the theme of loving someone you can’t have. This theme is weaved throughout the main character’s thoughts constantly as the story progresses. In the song I Want The One I Can't, the singer explained how loving someone you cannot have can affect you. According to the Lyrics, “I want the one I can't have. And it's driving me mad. It's written all over my face.” These lines exemplify the common effects this can have on an individual. It is evident that this love is causing him to go mad; meaning that he feels rage for not getting something he wants. This parallels the novel as Charlie, the main protagonist, really loves Sam, but she does not love him back the same way. Even when
