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Analysis Of Wonder By R. J. Palacio
In the novel Wonder by R. J. Palacio, August is the first narrator of the story and shows his perspective so the reader understands how August feels. August lives in a world where everyone looks at him, so when he starts a new life at Beecher Prep, his new middle school, he feels more ashamed than ever because of the many kids that tease and make fun of him. As he gets used to the uncomfortable feeling of being watched, he still notices and pretends not to see “ the faces people make.” (Palacio 3) Everyone is stunned to see August’s face so they choose to make fun of him. This causes August to become embarrassed and he shows the reader his feelings. On Halloween, August’s face does not show because of his mask,so no one knows who
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