Treacher Collins Syndrome In August Pullman's Wonder
Wonder is an extraordinary book that shows how August goes through many different trials through his life also his first year of public school. August or “Auggie” Pullman is a 10 year old boy who was born with a disease called mandibulofacial dysostosis, or other words more commonly known as Treacher Collins syndrome. He goes through an emotional roller coaster all his life, therefore having to deal with the way people react when they see him, or reacting to what people say about him. Dealing with not only his physical and emotional problems but also his social problems. Which is from having to handle people and their reactions to his disorder.
August Pullman was born with a disease called Mandibulofacial Dysostosis or Treacher Collins syndrome. Symptoms of this include: eyes that are slanted down wards, having no little to no nose, small jaw, or none at all, no ears, even sometimes having a cleft palate (no roof of your mouth), and a few more. August has all of these symptoms concerning his face. He has had many surgeries since he was born, but still August has a hard time hearing, smiling, and eating. Other than that he acts like any “normal” 10 year old would. All while having to deal with his disease, he also has to pull through having to handle the stress, and pain before, during, and after all of his surgeries. Having to balance school work, …show more content…
He likes to stay quiet, and just hang in the background, rather than loud and boisterous. Due to his facial features, August has a hard time not being the center of attention. People are always looking his way, staring, making rude and snarky comments, or even asking inexplicable questions. Which August is quite used to, but still feels uncomfortable about it. There are a few kids that are pretty close to August that he is comfortable to let loose. He enjoys talking, playing Star Wars, or just hanging out. He is a fun, lovable person that a lot of people enjoy being
August Pullman was born with a disease called Mandibulofacial Dysostosis or Treacher Collins syndrome. Symptoms of this include: eyes that are slanted down wards, having no little to no nose, small jaw, or none at all, no ears, even sometimes having a cleft palate (no roof of your mouth), and a few more. August has all of these symptoms concerning his face. He has had many surgeries since he was born, but still August has a hard time hearing, smiling, and eating. Other than that he acts like any “normal” 10 year old would. All while having to deal with his disease, he also has to pull through having to handle the stress, and pain before, during, and after all of his surgeries. Having to balance school work, …show more content…
He likes to stay quiet, and just hang in the background, rather than loud and boisterous. Due to his facial features, August has a hard time not being the center of attention. People are always looking his way, staring, making rude and snarky comments, or even asking inexplicable questions. Which August is quite used to, but still feels uncomfortable about it. There are a few kids that are pretty close to August that he is comfortable to let loose. He enjoys talking, playing Star Wars, or just hanging out. He is a fun, lovable person that a lot of people enjoy being