Standard Qualities Of A Wallflower

In the story “Diary of a Young Girl”, by Anne Frank, Anne begins as a sociable person. Although as the war progresses, Anne becomes lonely. Therefore I believe that loneliness can change a

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is the story of a unique high school student named Charlie and his journey of self-discovery throughout his freshman year. Charlie’s personality changes drastically from the beginning of the book to the end of it; and this is what I want to focus on. First I am going to detail Charlie’s personality at the beginning of the book and then use Erik Erikson’s theory of Psychosocial Development, Kohlberg’s theory of Moral Development, Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development and an article about adolescent bulling to analyze them. I will then use examples from the book and film to illustrate his growth in the respected areas. Through these major theories of psychology I will show Charlie’s evolution from a wallflower to a human being.

I’m a firm believer that movies should always have at least one character that can be considered relatable to the viewer. While most movies do the bare minimum to fulfill this requirement, Perks of Being a Wallflower goes above and beyond. This movie somehow manages to make every single character relatable, no matter your age, gender, sexual orientation or level of academic achievement. At first, I wasn’t sure if the subject matter was appropriate for a teen, feel good movie, however, I now understand why this movie is adored by so many people.

No matter where one goes on this dismal chunk of rock, one will probably encounter an outsider. In high school lunchrooms there is always at least one poor, sad teenager who has the unlucky seat next to the trash can. In parks and school playgrounds there is always that one melancholy kid that provides a stark contrast from the joyful shouts and screams coming from the other playing children. The experience of being an outsider is an inescapable universal condition that can be caused through social class, appearance, or other factors.

In life, there are many times where an individual may feel alone. Personally, this past week can attest to that notion. Moving into a college dorm, saying goodbye to my loved ones, and taking on a new chapter in my life, have all been accompanied by a new set of emotions that I have never felt before: homesickness, freedom, peer-pressure. However, looking around everyone seems happy, and it feels as if I am trapped in a space that no one else appears to be in. But, internally they may be battling the same struggles that I am. That is what can be drawn from “The Wisdom of Sociology: Sam Richards at TedxLacador,” the idea that behind the facade, our personal struggles are all connected.

‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ fits into the romance and drama genres, but the movie truly shines in its role as a coming of age film. ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ tackles the hardships and pain that growing up can sometimes make you feel, and depicts high school in the most realistic way I have seen for a while. Other coming of age films like ‘Clueless’ and ‘Mean Girls’ portray high school in a sort of innocence, with issues going on in the protagonist’s lives only occurring during their times at school. This film doesn’t sugar coat things. It shows Charlie’s struggles from all different angles of growing up and

This quote was chosen because any teenager or even adult who may simply be a ‘wallflower’ can relate.

Isolation and loneliness is one of the main themes when it comes to surviving in an isolated

Approximately 20 percent of teens have a mental illness, and isolation plays a substantial role in this (Celebre). Teens who isolate themselves may plunge into depression, and this may lead to a severe mental health issue. In the text Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer, the main characters suffer from severe isolation. They explain how they're "trapped in their own Bell Jar" (Wolitzer 49). This implies they feel the isolation they face is very difficult, they feel trapped. Teens who isolate themselves may fall into depression, and this may lead to a severe mental health issue. They also explain how they are "floating farther and farther away from everyone" (Wolitzer 49). The characters feel the only way to cope with their trauma is to isolate themselves. This way, they can be with their own thoughts. Additionally, teens may also develop a fear of speaking as they isolate

Author of The Perks of a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky, mentions an important point when he says, “Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight.” Banning books has been a practice since 443 BC in Rome when Socrates was to drink poison because of “his corruption of youth and his acknowledgement of unorthodox divinities,” says Beacon for Freedom of Expression. Before a book can get to the point of being banned, it undergoes a process of being challenged. This is when a group of people or a person tries to restrict certain materials. When a challenge ends up being victorious, the book gets banned and removed. Some people believe that certain books are not ethically

In the English 110 class, we performed many tasks that are required to do in the class. The class also required us to read a book which was titled, The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Reading the book was to help us write an essay about the book. We wrote many essays in the class also each essay was a different type of essay. In total in the class we wrote 4 essays on different subjects and with different methods of writing of the essay. Three of the four essay I selected because it showed the seven different outcomes that are for writing. The seven outcomes are process, revision, critical reading, rhetorical analysis and argumentation. Then the others are researching, quoting, paraphrasing, and documenting sources plus

In Chbosky's novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower, there are many instances where physical aggression occurs. Many of these involve the story's main character, Charlie, who at times has a combative nature. Overall, there is a root cause of these bodily outbursts, and it lies within Charlie's obvious psychological problems that are shown throughout the book. It is surprising that an introvert such as Charlie would have the ability to perform these actions, but when we delve through Charlie's family history and events from the past, these impulses begin to become more coherent. He is not engaging in combat for the sake of engaging in combat; he mainly wants to show that he is able to stand up for himself in a way that he could not when he was

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a novel about coming of age that is seen through the perspective of Charlie, a young ‘wallflower’ that is starting high school and experiences the troublesome teenage life filled with drugs, sexuality and love. Charlie writes this book in a series of letters to an anonymous person. Charlie is the main protagonist of the story who is apprehensive and a kind-hearted boy however he has many problems happening in his life that he doesn’t like to concern others with “I just don’t want you to worry about me, or think you’ve met me, or waste your time anymore”. I admire Charlie because he is very considerate of others and although he is shy he overcomes this fear when he tries to find friends and step out of his comfort zone” Normally I am very shy, but (Patrick) seemed like the kind of guy you could just walk up to at a football game even though you were three years younger and not popular”. In return Charlie is rewarded with his first real friend at high school. I also admire Charlie for his mature attitude towards finding new friends and moving on from the death of his friend Michael. Charlie really needed to start interacting more with people, during the story we find out that Charlie misses having a friend and that being alone can be difficult and cause negative effects “It would be very nice to have a friend again. I would like that even more than a date”. I think

Though isolating one’s self from others from time to time can be healthy, those who experience isolation will inevitably crave intimate connections with others, which, unfortunately, is something that not all can achieve. The short story, “Miss Brill” by Katherine Mansfield, shows the effects that loneliness and isolation can bring to those who struggle with it. “Miss Brill” deals with the elderly, solitary title protagonist, who spends her Sunday afternoons the exact same way, with the exception of one Sunday afternoon to which her reality finally catches up to her. While Miss Brill finds herself surrounded with an abundance of people and lively music, she still finds it difficult to engage with those around her. Through this text, Mansfield

Man is a product of the culture in which he is born and brought up. For the same reason, no one can negate the influence of the society in forming one’s personality. I am well aware of the fact that my views, thoughts, and attitude have been shaped by the society I live in; hence, any attempt to sketch my personal experiences would be incomplete without referring to the part played by my surroundings. Throughout my life, I have paid utmost importance to initiating and maintaining interpersonal relationships with others. I had to face varied situations out there, both joyous and depressing. However, each instance was a great lesson for me to learn several things about my practical life – I wouldn’t be exaggerating when I say that I have learned more outside the four walls of my classroom than within them. My autobiography is closely associated with my social connections including my experiences with my family, educational institution, and the larger society I reside within.