Analysis Of Jack Will In R. J. Palacio's Book 'Wonder'

In R.J. Palacios book Wonder, Jack Will is asked by his principle to show a new kid that is very different from the school. Then he becomes friends with him and protects him from the dangers of middle school. Confucius once wrote, “Have no friends equal to yourself.” He is saying that we should think of our friends better than we think of ourselves, Jack Will does very well at demonstrating this in his actions with August. When Jack makes the choice of showing August around the school, this shows how to treat our friends. Jack could’ve stayed home and not showed any character, but he knew he had an opportunity to make new friends and to show Mr. Tushman good character. “Thanks for coming to Jack even though school doesn’t start for another