https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2017-09-25 15:49:09 UTC 2023-06-27 02:14:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/190908155 The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an inspiring novel that teaches the reader various lessons. These lessons include the struggles that most individuals face in high school and how to manage to go through them. Charlie is an introvert or wallflower that watches life transpire around him. When he meets two companions, Sam and Patrick , he begins to realize their open personalities. Sam and Patrick help Charlie uncover newly found confidence and the happiness life can bring people.]]> 2017-09-25 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/190908155 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195037810 2017-10-08 19:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195037810 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195435626 Charlie Kelmeckis is the main character or protagonist in the novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". Charlie starts off his freshman year feeling isolated and mournful since his best friend had passed away. He is devastated over the fact that he was helpless in assisting his friend and could not save him from the terrible fate he had to endure. He begins high school determined to make new friends and form strong relationships. Charlie eventually meets new people in which he becomes comfortable with and commences to truly live his life to the fullest. By the end of the novel, Charlie is converted from a shy and socially anxious adolescent, to a bright and determined  young man.]]> 2017-10-10 03:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195435626 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195439693 Throughout the novel, Charlie experiences different types of pain that he believes is better kept to himself. An example of this would be when he initiates a relationship with Mary Elizabeth, knowing full well that he had no interest in her. He didn't want to damage her feelings so instead he decided to continue the relationship despite falling in love with another girl. Instead of choosing the appropriate thing to do, Charlie decided to attempt to keep everyone else happy and disregarded his own feelings. ]]> 2017-10-10 04:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195439693 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195441364 There are many themes that can pertain to the novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". One of these themes describes the value and power friendship truly has. As the story begins, Charlie starts high school alone and desolate over the fact that his best friend passed away. He feels as if he doesnt belong anywhere and would much rather go back to when he had his friend. He soon discovers what it feels like to be part of a group and eventually becomes emotionally stronger because of it. He finds that he is able to do things he hadnt had the confidence to ever do before and makes bold decisions. Friendship drove him to become a better person and changed his life for the better.]]> 2017-10-10 04:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195441364 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195442412 One of my favorite scenes in the novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is when Sam, Patrick, and Charlie drive through the tunnel while Sam stands up and feels the wind as it goes through her.They were experiencing life as it was and enjoyed every second of that night. At that moment Charlie stated that he felt infinite.]]> 2017-10-10 04:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195442412 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195442782 *How care free most of the characters were
*The many lessons the book has the ability to teach you
*How joyful but also tragic the novel an be

]]> 2017-10-10 04:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195442782 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195443246 This book is mainly centered around the lives of unsettled teenagers that attempted to deal with their problems in hopes of repairing them. The main audience this book should attract are other teens that are facing similar situations or need assistance in going through difficult times.]]> 2017-10-10 04:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195443246 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195444116 Stephen Chbosky was born on January 25, 1970 in Pittsburgh Pennslyvania, United States. He began writing "Perks of being a Wallflower" in 1994 and after several years the book was finally published. It was proven to be an immediate success and sold over two million. The book later achieved New York Times Best Seller 

]]> 2017-10-10 04:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195444116 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195444891 *A #1 New York Times best seller for more than a year 
*An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000)
*Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000)]]> 2017-10-10 04:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195444891 ely82002 https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195445148 2017-10-10 04:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ely82002/drue19pxzpxr/wish/195445148