Wonders Character Analysis
In R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, the reader unearths major details of August’s school life from excerpts by his friends Jack and Summer. For example, Summer, Auggie’s close friend, says: “I’m friends with him because I want to be.” (Palacio 119). Demonstrating true friendship, Summer proves that in darkness you may find light. Auggie finds a true companion in Summer, even though he remains in an environment of unfriendly and hostile children. This shows that, unlike the monster August’s classmates depict him as, he still stays positive and gains a friend. Jack Will, one of his acquaintances, describes August's school behavior as, “he’s pretty funny [...] [and] totally make[s] me crack up.” (142). August looks past the negativity revolving