Perks Of Being A Wallflower Film Analysis
In Chbosky’s introspective film, Perks of Being a Wallflower, he illustrates that human connections are necessary for growth. The story takes place in a high school in the early 90’s and follows the life of Charlie; a freshman with a traumatic past and emotional issues. Charlie befriends Sam and Patrick, two seniors who welcome Charlie into their group of “Wallflowers” and together, they make new discoveries about life. Charlie, Patrick and Sam share a love of music that leads to a night driving through a tunnel while listening to the song “Heroes”; later referred to as the “tunnel song”. Throughout the film, music creates a common experience which connects the characters. Through the exchanging of mixtapes, Candace and Derek's disconnection
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For instance, while the song “Heroes” plays, Charlie Sam and Patrick drive through the bridge and in a voiceover Charlie says; “I can see it. This one moment when you know you're not a sad story. You are alive… And you are listening to that song on that drive with the people you love most in this world. And in this moment, I swear… we are infinite.” (Perks). The tunnel song “Heroes” allows Charlie, Sam and Patrick to live in the moment, embrace who they are, and together, they feel they can achieve anything and truly find happiness. “Heroes” allows Sam, Charlie and Patrick to experience an emotion together, connecting them through a feeling so powerful they become endless. After listening to the song in the tunnel, they continue to search for the elusive song and after making Sam a mixtape Charlie says; “It's all about that night in the tunnel. I couldn't find that song we were listening to, but I'm still searching for it, so--” (Perks). Charlie uses music to capture the feeling of the tunnel and his hunt for the song unites him with Sam and Patrick who are both hoping to return to the moment the tunnel song created. This quest to find the song “Heroes” unites them with a common goal and desire to recreate the night and experience the emotions that bonded them with the feeling of infinity. The feelings provoked by the song
For instance, while the song “Heroes” plays, Charlie Sam and Patrick drive through the bridge and in a voiceover Charlie says; “I can see it. This one moment when you know you're not a sad story. You are alive… And you are listening to that song on that drive with the people you love most in this world. And in this moment, I swear… we are infinite.” (Perks). The tunnel song “Heroes” allows Charlie, Sam and Patrick to live in the moment, embrace who they are, and together, they feel they can achieve anything and truly find happiness. “Heroes” allows Sam, Charlie and Patrick to experience an emotion together, connecting them through a feeling so powerful they become endless. After listening to the song in the tunnel, they continue to search for the elusive song and after making Sam a mixtape Charlie says; “It's all about that night in the tunnel. I couldn't find that song we were listening to, but I'm still searching for it, so--” (Perks). Charlie uses music to capture the feeling of the tunnel and his hunt for the song unites him with Sam and Patrick who are both hoping to return to the moment the tunnel song created. This quest to find the song “Heroes” unites them with a common goal and desire to recreate the night and experience the emotions that bonded them with the feeling of infinity. The feelings provoked by the song