August ("Auggie") has changed throughout the course of
Wonder. August has been through his first year at real school, Beecher Prep, and grown up quite a bit from it. Before fifth grade, he was just the boy with a facial deformity, but after fifth grade everyone realizes he is not just that. He is an average fifth grade boy. Before fifth grade, he was a little kid. Over his year at Beecher Prep, he matured a lot (or as much as a 5th grader can mature, anyways).
One quote that really signifies Auggies growth and maturity would be, "I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives." This is from close to the end of the book. Not many fifth grader are as mature as Auggie, but not many have had to go through (and continue to deal with) the daily struggles that he does. I would say his genetic issues have aged him, but a lot of his maturity is just him.
This book seems to be similar to The Fault In Our Stars which is a book I really liked. It seems like in both books the main character struggles with a medical issue that makes them feel different than everyone else. Have you read that book and if so are the two books similar?
ReplyDeleteBETH ELLEN JOHNSON! I am posting a comment to your blog. My mom read this to my brother and I "overheard" the story. Auggie definitely changes during the story, and so do a lot of other characters. You may have wanted to add some of them in.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you emphasise the change in Auggie over time. Also, your voice is very present in this post and it makes in much more enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the plot of this story and I hope to read it soon. I think this was very entertaining and the quote you used was perfect for the change you were trying to prove. This would be a great start for a thesis paper and the quote would be perfect proof of your thesis
ReplyDeleteNice voice, love the way you went about writing your post. Very original and well written. Makes me want to read the book even more just from the way you talked about it. Great work!
ReplyDeleteOkay, that quote is absolutely outstanding! I have never heard anything like it. I also really like your analysis of the quote, you pointed out how it made him sound more mature for a 5th grader. Nice job!
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