https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme Create a theme statement about Perks, using your notes on theme statements to guide you. You can write your theme statement about one or more of the topics below, or you can choose your own topic(s). Once you have a theme statement, add it to the Padlet by clicking the + button. Title your post with your name! Topics = deception, loss of innocence, belonging, loneliness, longing, naivete. Then read Section 3, and post two quotes that support theme statements to the Padlet as comments. en-us 2020-10-10 22:48:32 UTC 2020-10-21 18:24:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822898689 The theme of the book is about how loss of innocence can be sped up by bad parenting and loneliness.]]> 2020-10-12 21:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822898689 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900659 The theme of the book is loss of innocence can be caused by traumatic experiences in life]]> 2020-10-12 21:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900659 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900785 The theme of 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' is the sense of loneliness and having a sense of belonging in high school. It's telling the factor of high school experiences on the journey of being accepted of who they are.    ]]> 2020-10-12 21:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900785 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900982 A loss of innocence is an inevitable part of growing up.]]> 2020-10-12 21:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822900982 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901102 Perks of Being a Wallflower conveys that Loss of Innocence is a part of becoming an adult.]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901102 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901228 Experiencing loneliness, and naïveté being a result from being disconnected, in terms of a social life.]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901228 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901514 Societal expectations during high school can hugely affect other people's choices, and those choices affect others mentally and emotionally]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901514 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901683 One theme exhibited in the book titled, "Perks of Being a Wallflower", is that secrets can expose the flaws of society.   ]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901683 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901821 Loss of innocence and wanting to feel included act as major factors in high school experiences. ]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901821 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901956 Emotional naïveté can be a result from disconnect in social life but a loss of innocence and more experience can make things clearer. ]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822901956 jdie45114 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902385 The  theme of the book is about he loss of childhood innocence due to bad events and belonging in school. ]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902385 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902424 Theme is that loss of innocence changes people.]]> 2020-10-12 21:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902424 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902752 One theme from the book is a longing to be a part of something and to understand others and the world around, when growing up.]]> 2020-10-12 21:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822902752 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903028 If one experiences trauma within their youth this will lead to a loss of innocence earlier in life.]]> 2020-10-12 21:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903028 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903334 perks of being a wallflower has a theme of loss of innocence is a natural part of growing up ]]> 2020-10-12 21:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903334 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903746 Traumatic events can cause one to lose themselves ]]> 2020-10-12 21:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903746 athi175444 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903766 The pressures of society can negatively impact people in many different ways and make it harder for them to make friends or be themselves.]]> 2020-10-12 21:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822903766 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905009 The theme of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" the struggle of finding happiness and belongingness in ones youth.]]> 2020-10-12 21:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905009 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905283 One theme in the Perks of Being a Wallfower is that the loss of innocence is a part of growing up.]]> 2020-10-12 21:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905283 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905777 The theme of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" is the overcoming emotions of loneliness and belonging; due to mistreatment and acceptance at a young age.]]> 2020-10-12 21:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905777 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905853 Loss of Innocence is a part of pressure of life, it can happen anytime.]]> 2020-10-12 21:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822905853 lkar185945 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822906288 One apparent theme in the book "Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky is that understanding of oneself brings understanding of those around them. ]]> 2020-10-12 21:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822906288 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822906363 The theme of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" is how loss of innocence can be caused by a traumatic incident or life experience.]]> 2020-10-12 21:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822906363 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822907930 "Perks of Being a Wallflower" is based on the theme that everyone longs to feel loved and accepted among the people they surround themselves with.]]> 2020-10-12 21:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822907930 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822909507 The theme of "Perks of being a Wallflower" is loss of innocence ]]> 2020-10-12 21:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822909507 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822912187 The theme of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" is how trauma and abuse leads to loss of innocence and transformation of adolescence.

]]> 2020-10-12 21:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822912187 sngu133042 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822927195 2020-10-12 21:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822927195 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822947258 2020-10-12 21:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822947258 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822958459 Perks theme statement:
Understanding yourself and others can make you wonder where you belong.
"So, he told me to go watch television with my sister, which I did,
but she told me to go help my mother in the kitchen, which I did, but then she told me to go read
in my room. Which I did" (Chbosky 61). 

]]> 2020-10-12 21:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822958459 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822974343 Theme: Past life can be past stories to be reflected on based on Charlie's brother. Family and life changes as you get older but will be always something to look back on.]]> 2020-10-12 21:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/822974343 jper171572 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/830130947 2020-10-14 20:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/830130947 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842809034 The avoidance of mental health issues only leads to a further decline in both mental and physical well-being.]]> 2020-10-19 20:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842809034 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842833901 Repression of issues only causes them to re-emerge worse in the future]]> 2020-10-19 21:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842833901 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842866852 When relationships are taken away or not positive for both parties mental health deteriorates
i am up to 10 cigarettes a day 
he says it's been a really good day after he's talked to Sam and Patrick or "I feel great! I really mean it."]]> 2020-10-19 21:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842866852 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842867245 Depending and sharing experiences with people that can be trusted will help eliminate feelings of loneliness. 

]]> 2020-10-19 21:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842867245 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842867933 A person's mental health is a very fragile aspect of their character and can be destroyed or built up by one little action, and for some mental health is built around the relationships that person has with others to help grow and put oneself together and help resolve mental health issues.]]> 2020-10-19 21:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842867933 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868169 Managing mental illness will always be a difficult thing to handle with. More damage is also done when the conflict is considered to be hidden. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868169 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868649 Second theme statement: Untreated mental health issues can often lead to seeking comfort through substance abuse. 

"When I lit it, I didn't cough. It actually felt soothing. I know that's bad in a health class way, but it was true" (Chbosky, 57).   ]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868649 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868670 A new theme statement that is shown in this section is that loneliness can lead to issues with mental illnesses coming out]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842868670 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869051 Family and Friends support can help someone cope with their mental illness 

]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869051 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869124 Avoiding mental trauma in youth can/will lead to further complications later in life as well as an earlier loss of innocence. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869124 shag207415 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869192 Connecting with friends or family can be a way to make internal mental health issues more manageable. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869192 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869242 The theme for this new section of 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' is mental health and loneliness. We see how in areas of being alone it is easy to be overwhelmed with thoughts, but being around with others it helps us to get by with our thoughts. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869242 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869309 Mental illness can be a difficult thing to go through and it can't be fixed right away.]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869309 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869641 The theme is that lonely people are sad.]]> 2020-10-19 21:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869641 clas74391 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869886 Theme statement: Life can be very painful for people who are mistreated or Ignored 
"...my sister was very quiet and moody. I tried to talk to her, but she just told me to shut up and leave her alone." Charlie's sister is clearing ignoring him which is effecting him mentally and adding oh to the poor state of his mental heath. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842869886 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870100 A new theme for this section is that managing a mental illness can be difficult ]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870100 bhuf82228 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870188 New theme statement: Avoiding mental heath issuses tend to lead to detrimental effects in the future.]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870188 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870246 Second theme statement: Through the use of relationships and friendships; thoughts and ideas are expressed to achieve better mental health.  ]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870246 athi175444 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870491 2nd theme: Love and empathy are strong emotions that can show your feelings towards someone, but a lack of these feelings can lead to loneliness and sadness.]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842870491 lkar185945 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842871126 A new theme revealed in this section of Perks of Being a Wallflower is, loneliness can be a driving cause of mental health issues. For example, Charlie being isolated from many of his family members constantly clearly aids his mental health issues, "The show was Gomer Pyle, and my sister was very quiet and moody. I tried to talk to her, but she just told me to shut up and leave her alone. So, I watched the show for a few minutes, but it made even less sense to me than the book, so I decided to do my math homework, which was a
mistake because math has never made any sense to me." (Perks 61).]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842871126 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842871291 Second theme statement: Poor communication and concerns of the future negatively affects relationships directly. ]]> 2020-10-19 21:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842871291 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842872343 New theme statement:
Good friendships can be a significant coping mechanism to help one feel valued and not have to deal with difficult emotions alone.]]> 2020-10-19 21:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842872343 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842961056 Ignoring problems now can only create bigger ones in the future.
"I’m now up to about ten cigarettes a day." (Chbosky 55)]]> 2020-10-19 22:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/842961056 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/843482599 A new theme that can be seen in this section is that ignoring problems can lead to bigger problems in the future if they are not dealt with in a healthy manner. 
"I'm now up to about ten cigarettes a day" (chbosky 55)]]> 2020-10-20 03:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/843482599 sngu133042 https://padlet.com/norman2020/perks_8_theme/wish/843504597 Substance abuse can ease the pain of having problems with mental health. 

"When I lit it, I didn't cough. It actually felt soothing...I'm up to 10 cigarettes a day..." (Chbosky 57-58).

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