The setting of this novel, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio is set in present day Beecher Middle School. It’s located in Upper Manhattan, New York near August’s home. The mood in this story is hopeful. Auggie wants to feel ordinary. Even though going to school is a big change, he knows that it was the best choice. Going to school is a huge change for August Pullman, the main character. Up until August started Beecher Prep, he had been homeschooled by his mother. Auggie is a 10 year old boy with severe facial abnormalities. He is small for his age and accepting of how he looks. Auggie introduces himself to the reader by saying, “‘I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse”’(3). Auggie is the protagonist
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self. One example of this is Auggie. August writes “‘ I hate the way i eat… I still have a hole in the roof of my mouth… I have to chew food in the front of my mouth”’(50). Auggie knows he is physically different than other, but he believes that people won’t get to know his because of his physical differences. Another example of this conflict is Jack Will. Jack first saw Auggie when he was about 5 or 6 years old with his little brother and their babysitter, Veronica. At first glance he got really scared. His babysitter scolded him and explained how they might have hurt the little boys feelings even though they weren't trying to. After getting to know middle school, Jack writes, “ And whenever I’ve seen him, I try to remember what Veronica said… It’s hard not to sneak a second look. It’s hard to act normal when you see him”(138). A final example of man vs. self in found in Via. Via knows that her life would have been very different without Auggie. She loves and protects him, but she feels selfish for wanting attention, for being herself instead of being August’s …show more content…
It was a chance for her to do something as Via; not as Auggie’s sister. However, one night at dinner, August realized Via did not want him at the play and was very hurt. After a big argument and the sudden death of there pet, Via brings home play tickets for the family. Via realized that that she was important to her family. Jack Will’s conflict is also resolved in the book when he hits Julian in the face. He chose to be a loyal friend to Auggie over being mean just to fit with some of his old friends. Finally, August’s conflict is resolved. He realizes that his physical features do not make him who he is. With or without he deformities, Auggie is a smart middle school boy who loves Star Wars and video
self. One example of this is Auggie. August writes “‘ I hate the way i eat… I still have a hole in the roof of my mouth… I have to chew food in the front of my mouth”’(50). Auggie knows he is physically different than other, but he believes that people won’t get to know his because of his physical differences. Another example of this conflict is Jack Will. Jack first saw Auggie when he was about 5 or 6 years old with his little brother and their babysitter, Veronica. At first glance he got really scared. His babysitter scolded him and explained how they might have hurt the little boys feelings even though they weren't trying to. After getting to know middle school, Jack writes, “ And whenever I’ve seen him, I try to remember what Veronica said… It’s hard not to sneak a second look. It’s hard to act normal when you see him”(138). A final example of man vs. self in found in Via. Via knows that her life would have been very different without Auggie. She loves and protects him, but she feels selfish for wanting attention, for being herself instead of being August’s …show more content…
It was a chance for her to do something as Via; not as Auggie’s sister. However, one night at dinner, August realized Via did not want him at the play and was very hurt. After a big argument and the sudden death of there pet, Via brings home play tickets for the family. Via realized that that she was important to her family. Jack Will’s conflict is also resolved in the book when he hits Julian in the face. He chose to be a loyal friend to Auggie over being mean just to fit with some of his old friends. Finally, August’s conflict is resolved. He realizes that his physical features do not make him who he is. With or without he deformities, Auggie is a smart middle school boy who loves Star Wars and video