Wonder: Summer and Jacks point of view

Summer and Jacks point of view

For this post, I've combined 2 lots of questions since one of them only had 2 questions (the Summer point of view). In the book, I am now up to Summer and Jacks perspective of what happened so far. In Jacks you see his initial reaction to helping August and that he is actually sad that August is not talking to him.

What was Summer's initial reaction to August's face? Why did they become friends?

She initially thought his face looked weird like anyone but just didn't show it. They became friends because she felt bad for him so she sat next to him she stayed with him because he was actually fun, unlike most others.

Summer isn't in the popular group at school, why is she invited to Savanna's party?

Because it seems like she used to be with them, also many of them view her as pretty and cool. Because of this and the fact that Julian had a crush on her, she was invited.

How does Summer foster a relationship with Auggie, in what ways is it beneficial for them both?

He is fun according to her so because of that she enjoys more of break time with a fun friend around. For August its the fact that he has another person to talk to and be friends with someone he can bond with.

Part 4 starts with the quote "Now here is my secret. It is very simple. It is only with one's heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye." What does it mean?

You can't truly tell someone from their looks. You need to properly talk to them and learn about them to truly see them.

What was Jack's initial reaction to Mr. Tushman's request to show August around school? What made Jack decide to say 'yes' to Mr. Tushman’s request?

He knew it was August they wanted him to show around so he decided he didn't want to plus the fact that school started a lot later. He decided to do it because of 1. Julian and Charlotte were doing it as well and 2. he didn't want a long as speech and 3. he might have possibly begun to feel bad

Friendship can be difficult. How does Jack feel about him and August becoming Ex-friends? How does he feel when he finds out why?

He is confused and asks Summer if she knows why. He misses being friends with August so when she says "Bleeding screen" he becomes angry. In his science class, he realizes what Summer meant and begins to hate himself for it.

How was Jack provoked to punch Julian in the face? Explain why you think this was the right/wrong thing to do?

Jack finally realized what he did to hurt August. Julian began making fun of August really badly so then he got punched. He does deserve it but he possibly could have done it in a better way.

How did reading Jack's point of view change your perception of his character?

In August's point of view, it seems that he is a nasty person after a while into the book. However, with his point of view, the actions are explained and he redeems himself in a way if people still disliked him.

Predict how you think Auggie will react to the news that Jack punched Julian. What effect will it have own their friendship?

August will most likely find it pretty good however I doubt he will go straight to being friends with Jack again. However, this will open up an opportunity for Jack to talk to August and explain himself.


Discuss the motivations for Julian's mum to photoshop August out of the class photo and it’s the message it sends to Julian.

It isn't directly stated why in the book at least up to 220. However, from what we have gotten it seems that she has done it because she thinks of him as an abomination. This gives Julian the idea that August should be treated as such.

What do you make of Mrs. Albans' statement that August is handicapped? Do you think she was correct when she said it places too much of a burden on the kids to befriend August?

August does not have special needs he has a facial disability this doesn't affect his learning or anything like that and it doesn't require him to have extra help. No, it shouldn't be a burden, however, some kids are turning it into a burden.

Mrs. Alban also thought that August shouldn't have been allowed into Beecher Prep. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Disagree, August is still a person he doesn't need to be kicked out of the school just because his face is different. It's basically racism except its targeted at his face instead of his race.

How did Jack handle being frozen out by all the boys at Beecher Prep?

He was hating it and it became a nightmare for him. It made him have to lie about why he hanged out on August.

What am I learning? I am learning more about this book as well as looking between the lines for information to answer these questions

How does this show my learning? My answers to the questions show that I am learning to read between the lines for some of the questions

What am I wondering? I am wondering what other skills I can learn while reading and answering these questions. I am also wondering why this colour won't change even though I keep correcting it to black!