In the Novel, The perks of being a wallflower, the theme of Identity plays a major role in Charlie’s coming of age. This period of a person’s life brings many challenges and is very significant to a child’s passing from childhood to adulthood and this is the point in life where every individual has to take the time to simply identify who they are. During Charlie’s teenage years he tries to discover himself and this is evident in part one of the novel when Charlie starts writing, he states, “So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.” Charlie, at the start of the novel is trying to find out the importance in life for him, which shows that Charlie is growing as a person …show more content…
Additionally, towards the end of the novel Charlie’s self-esteem improves extensively, showing that he is maturing as a person. Charlie states, “I was suddenly very aware of the fact it was me standing up in that tunnel with the wind over my face. Not caring if I saw downtown. Not even thinking about it. Because I was standing in the tunnel. And I was really there. And that was enough to make me feel infinite.” Finally, Charlie ends his letters on a happy note by mentioning, “I’m not sure if I will have the time to write any more letters because I might be too busy trying to “participate.” So, if this does end up being my last letter, please believe that things are good with me, and even when they’re not, they will be soon enough.” This really shows that Charlie has grown to be a person who understands and lives his life to the fullest and he is finally involving in life than being a ‘wallflower’. In conclusion, the theme of Identity place a major role in Charlie’s coming of age due to his discovery of himself and realising what life is truly