The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Why is the party scene so important to Charlie? After they call him a wallflower, they say “To Charlie” and toast to him- why does this make Charlie emotional?
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While Charlie begins to participate more by attending the Homecoming events and by forming closer relationships with Patrick and Sam, he is also appreciated for his position as a wallflower - someone to quietly observes and understands. The guests at Bob's party validate Charlie's desire to understand; their acknowledgment that Charlie is able to understand what he sees is formative for Charlie, particularly because he is so obsessed with understanding others.
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