Character
What is the name of the main character who writes the letters?
Charlie
What event makes Charlie feel sad at the beginning of the book?
His friend Michael’s suicide.
How does Charlie feel when he first starts high school?
He feels nervous and lonely.
What does it mean to be a “wallflower”?
Someone who observes rather than participates, quiet but understanding.
Who gives Charlie books to read?
Mr. Anderson
Who are Charlie’s two new friends from high school?
Sam and Patrick
What does Charlie eat at his first party that makes him feel strange?
A brownie with drugs in it.
How does Charlie describe his feelings about Sam?
He is in love with her.
What does the quote “We accept the love we think we deserve” mean?
People often accept less love than they deserve because of how they see themselves.
What does music represent for Charlie and his friends?
A way to connect and express their feelings.
Who is Patrick secretly in a relationship with?
Brad
Why does Charlie blame himself for his aunt Helen's death?
She was going to buy him a birthday gift and ended up dying in a car accident.
What makes Charlie feel accepted for the first time?
When Sam and Patrick include him in their group.
How does Charlie’s letters help the reader understand him?
They show his private thoughts, feelings, and how he changes inside.
What does the tunnel scene symbolize for Charlie?
Freedom and feeling “infinite.”
How does Charlie change after meeting Sam and Patrick?
He becomes more confident, starts to enjoy life, and feels like he finally belongs.
What gift does Sam give Charlie for Christmas?
A typewriter.
Why does Charlie sometimes feel both happy and sad at the same time?
Because he feels grateful for his friends but still struggles with his past and emotions.
What memory does Charlie have of his Aunt Helen?
She was very kind to him and made him feel special.
What is the significance of Charlie’s letters to an anonymous person?
It helps him process his emotions and understand himself.
What makes Charlie different from most people around him?
He is very observant, sensitive, and honest about his feelings — he notices things others don’t.
What does the tunnel scene represent for Charlie?
A feeling of freedom and belonging — he feels “infinite.”
How does Charlie show that he cares about his friends?
He listens to them, gives thoughtful gifts, and supports them.
What does the story say about friendship and belonging?
True friends accept you for who you are.