Wonder Rj Palacio Sparknotes

In the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio, the reader gains insight into Augusts situation at Beecher Prep by reading through the perspectives of his classmates Summer and Jack . After having an issue with one of his fellow students August’s mindset on friendship and school completely changes from “cool beans” (Palacio 69) to “[y]ou know Summer, you don't have to do this” (125). August clearly has had a gruelling time, but Summer, one of his two best friends, makes an effort to be their for him after his very distressful situation with Jack. August also displays certain symptoms of regret after being so trusting and then being betrayed when he overhears Jack talk down about him. Due to August not having immense amounts of friends he
ones he has, and takes pride in caring for them. Jack displays when saying “ August lied to protect me. Oh that's because we did our homework together”(143). Jack has an easier time in school due to August’s “help” , but he knows and prefers August company the most because those moments are Jack's most enjoyable moments in school. August struggles with having people want his company and presence so if someone happens to take pleasure in his presence, he respects and honours that person highly. In conclusion, August has always been a beautiful person and will continue his new path during a school environment that will always be rough on him, but he will keep friends around him to make it a little easier.