My Perks of Being a Wallflower connections ....
Text to World - The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a text to world connection because it relates to many freshman surviving their first year in high school. Like Charlie, many of them have to face challenges such as, family drama, friendships,peer pressure, and relationships. As Charlie matures throughout the book he starts to realize who he is and what he capable of. Many freshman feel lost in the beginning of their high school years , but they start to get more comfortable and learn like Charlie what they are capable of and who they are as they mature and deal with more challenges.
Text to Self - Me , being an average teen • just like you. It's easier for us to relate to a book about teens v.s a book written 100 years ago. Perks of Being a Wallflower talks all types of life styles that are present in the U.S.
Text to Text - Good Will Hunting relates to The Perks of being a Wallflower because in both stories someone helps the main characters turn their life around. The professor in Good Will Hunting helps Will stop getting in trouble and try to use his brilliance to get him somewhere in life. Sam and Patrick in The Perks of being a Wallflower become friends with Charlie and help him make something of his freshman year. Also, Bill, his English teacher, gives him books throughout the year and looks out for Charlie. He is a great mentor to Charlie.
I have seen this movie but have not read the book. It sounds really good, I think i might read it!!
ReplyDeleteI have not read this book... yet! I think I might read it soon. You made very good connections. I think you could better back up your reasons with a quote or two.
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