In many ways The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and “The Perks of being a Wallflower” movie face similar circumstances coping with the loss of innocence. Main characters Holden and Charlie both emerge the hardship of dealing with maturity as well as irresistible growth to adulthood. However, they have unlike perspectives on their innocence, disparate relationships with the society, and their process of moving from ignorance to knowledge. Although “Catcher in the rye” and “The perks of being a wallflower” both emphasize the importance of loss innocence, there are still very little in common. Both with an age of sixteen, Holden and Charlie come to a stage of dealing with maturity in different perspectives.
Throughout the chapter the protagonist is unwilling to introduce himself, but shows his negativity towards his family and school. He starts off by telling us about his hatred for his brother, D.B’s job in the entertainment industry and refuses to explain why. We then learn that he has failed four classes and this would be his last semester and Pencey Prep, the school he attends. It was a frigid December afternoon and he had just arrived back to school from his fencing tournament in New York. He tells us about how he had lost the equipment on the subway and was ostracized by the whole team.
Stephen Chbosky uses Irony in which Charlie says his Aunt Helen is his “favourite person” but in she is his least favourite person. This shows that there are factors that contribute to why someone could be considered an outsider. Both novels The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and TPOBAW by Stephen Chbosky show that an outsider can be classified by may different things. Both text explore the ideas of a group of outsiders and how they cope with society. It is seen that outsiders are isolated from society and even their own
Patrick sexual experiences, which include him having a relationship with charlie, will evoke him to question his sexuality and whether or not he feels something for charlie and Brad. In the novel “Perks of being a wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky it portrays Patrick having problems with finding people that will understand him, and also finding a partner that wouldn’t give much of an importants to what his sexulality is, and will love him. Patrick seems to be very confused in who to trust when it comes to finding a relationship. He also struggles with bullying and can’t really defend himself.
One definition of survivor is a person who copes well with difficulties in their life. In life people have to face many difficult situations. Some don’t survivor their struggles and something tragic ends up happening to them; but most do. These kind of people learn to find a way to survivor in life. A survivor has pain, love and strength.
Wallflower: A person who has no one to dance with or who feels shy, awkward, or excluded at a party. Charlie has a wallflower type personality, clearly recognized by his friends and family. Charlie’s close friend Patrick one quoted, “He’s a wallflower… You see things.
The novel “The perks of being a wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky is a short but enticing novel about the life of a boy named Charlie. The novel is written in a first person narrative and similar style to that of “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger and the readers get to experience a life changing year with Charlie. The author, Stephen Chbosky uses cultural and literary references throughout the novel to deepen the meaning of the themes in his book, they allow the reader to perceive Charlie’s experience as a teenage boy enduring life’s challenges and adapting to life. The allusions also allow the reader to more deeply comprehend the setting and time period of the novel, the songs and films are very much interlocked with the culture of the 90’s and therefore with Chbosky’s use of all these cultural references the readers are reaffirmed of the time setting with more understanding of what Charlie discovers in his coming of age. Coming of age is a very significant theme in this particular novel.
The outsider in The Perks of Being a Wallflower The perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is the first novel that comes to mind when talking about outsiders. Saying that Charlie, the main character of the novel is shy is an understatement. Charlie has an extremely difficult time with feelings and how to express them comparing to others, even if they may be confusing for anyone. The entire book is written as a series of letters to a “friend”.
1. The Perks of being a Wallflower is a story about a high school freshman named Charlie. Through the entire novel Charlie is writing letters addressed to an anonymous friend. In these letters, he talks about his journey throughout his first year in high school. Where he experiences everything for the first time – first dates, family drama, drugs and new friends. In other words; growing up.
Kc Adrian C. Pequiro October 6, 2016 Grade 11 – Viñes Sir Andre Peralta Book Review: The Perks of being a Wallflower The book is about a shy boy named “Charlie” who wrote diary-like letters addressed to anonymous people just to narrate his life at his school and on how he met some new friends who changed how he sees life and the world. The author of the book is Stephen Chbosky, who found his inspiration to write the book upon asking himself some question after he had experienced a bad experience in love. The book is interesting as it showcases the life of the teenager who is shy and unpopular as he changed his way of seeing the world with the help of his new friends.
Michael is a heavy set, dark skinned color, teenage boy who has dreams set on his future. Michael’s role in the film is to make an impact not only on himself, but on his new family. Michael Oher didn’t have the best start to life. Having an alcoholic, single mother with multiple siblings, all living in poverty, having to grow up around the influence of drugs and alcohol always surrounding him. Michael was unable to dig himself out of his past alone, with the help of a positive family he can reach to achieve his goals.
By accepting his friend for his sexuality, he ignores the idea that one has to make fun of the differences in others to fit in. Though Charlie fell into the social norm of drug usage, he learned the hard way of its consequences, realizing that the negative effects outway the positive. These social norms are prevalent in highschool life today through smartphones, socialization, and more. Some norms present in society do not really exist, but are instead believed to be true through rumors and lies, thereby affecting the way individuals act. This is a prevalent theme in The Perks of Being a
The perks of being a wallflower is a novel that contains a series of letters from Charlie Kelmeckis to an anonymous person. He writes letters about what is happening in his life and how he is dealing with it. Charlie considers this person his “friend” even though they have never met. The story is sad, exciting, and funny. It deals with real life problems that sadly, many people deal with.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Shows Charlie’s struggles as he finds his place during his freshman year of high school. Chboksy writes the novel through a series of letters from Charlie to a person he calls ‘friend’. Depicting his struggles with love, friends, and drugs through the engaging and fast-paced text Chbosky illustrates the dramatic struggle many high school students face. Candidly, he acknowledges the toll mental illness and, illustrates the importance and power of friendship. Consequently, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is for all those who have been through high school.
I recently read the book, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie tells the story of his freshman year in high school in a series of letters to an anonymous recipient. From the beginning, it 's clear that Charlie is not your ordinary teenager and that he is carrying more troubles than should be asked of a single fifteen year old kid. Don 't be fooled by the novel 's size and the seeming breeziness of its structure. Within just a few pages, Charlie deals with a wide range of issues including molestation, domestic abuse, rape, and drug use. With experience beyond what any teenager should have to confront, Charlie turns inward and this detachment is what depicts his voice much younger
