Final Blog

The first scene that I really found memorable was the one where Charlie goes to his first party. This is the first time in the book where Charlie really interacts with a bunch of people. He experiences new things and it starts to change him. He begins to break out of his shell and it is really entertaining. I love when he gets stoned, because it is so unscripted. It happens just like it would in real life. I think this scene is important because everyone starts to see Charlie for who he really is. They tell him he is a wallflower and they admire it.

The second scene I really like was when Charlie played “Rocky” in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. At this point in the book Charlie has really broken out of his shell. He is a completely different person. It amazing how he went from the “wallflower” to dancing on stage in a feather boa. I also like Charlie’s interaction with Sam in this scene. He really likes her and is excited about touching her, but he doesn’t want to make it “cheap”. It the first time he really expresses his sexuality and his desires for Sam. I think that he is really unique in the fact that even though he is aroused by Sam, his feeling for her don’t allow him to change who he really is at heart.

The significant moment in the book is when Charlie and Sam sit down to talk before she leaves for school and they start kissing. Sam tells Charlie that he needs to do things for himself. He needs to put his own desires in front of other peoples. This is so important because throughout the book Charlie is always putting other people’s feelings before his own. He needs to do what makes him happy. They start kissing and then Charlie stops. I think he realizes that he is not mentally ready for this to happen with Sam. He needs to figure out his own life before he can have any relationship with Sam. This is when his mental break down occurs. I think this is needed in order for him to move on with the rest of his life. He realizes what his Aunt Helen did and it’s an important step for him to move on with his life.

The end was really comforting. I liked that he could understand what happened and accept how it changed his life. Now that he has dealt with his past he can move on. He is free to feel “infinite”. I think that Charlie was ready to take on the world without the comfort of a “friend”. He has accepted himself and realizes his needs. He is stronger and can finally live for himself.

I think that this is a great book that everyone can relate to and I would definitely recommend it to another person. It is so real and explores so many of life's tough topics. The best part is that it is so easy to read. It's like having a conversation with another person. I think that makes this book a truly enjoyable read.

XOXO Avery