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Who is the narrator of The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
Charlie
What does Bill encourage Charlie to do?
write more essays
What does Charlie witness that leads to his emotional breakdown?
a memory of his aunt Helen
What book does Bill give Charlie last?
the catcher in the rye
what holiday triggers difficult memories for charlie?
Christmas
To whom are Charlie’s letters addressed?
a stranger he heard was nice
What happens to Charlie at the school dance?
he dances with same and feels truly included
What does Aunt Helen represent to Charlie?
comfort and trauma
What phrase becomes a recurring theme in the novel?
we accept the love we think we deserve
What does Charlie’s teacher say is special about him?
his ability to feel deeply
What traumatic event deeply affects Charlie at the beginning of the novel?
his best friend's suicide
Who is Patrick secretly dating?
brad
What does Charlie realize about his past with Aunt Helen?
she was abusive towards him
What happens to Brad after his father finds out he’s gay?
he gets beaten by his father
What happens at the tunnel scene?
sam stands in the truck, and they feel infinite
Who introduces Charlie to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”?
Patrick
What gift does Sam give Charlie before leaving for college?
a kiss
What activity helps Charlie cope and connect with others?
writing letters
Who narrates the final letter?
What is the tone of the final pages?
healing and hopeful
What nickname do Charlie’s friends give him?
wallflower
What does Charlie’s sister ask him to do secretly?
drive her to the clinic
How does Patrick cope with his breakup with Brad?
drinking and fighting
How does Charlie’s mental state change by the end of the book?
he starts therapy and begins healing
Charlie’s best friend ________ died by suicide before the story begins.
Michael