Better known as Auggie, the main character struggles with his physical differences for
most of the novel and longs to simply be ordinaryto have the kind of face that doesn't draw
attention and that people don't feel compelled to quickly look away from. Auggie tries various
coping mechanisms, from growing bangs long enough to hide behind and wearing an astronaut helmet
to hide behind even more.
When he goes to public school for the first time,
he has to adapt to being in a world that does notice his differences and doesn't always treat
him kindly. Yet Auggie meets adversity with resilience and a good dose of humor. Even
whenbetrays him, Auggie eventually extends forgiveness to him.
Auggie's
character teaches the importance of kindness, compassion, and loyalty, and at the end of the
year, he receives the Henry Ward Beecher Award for being the student whose
kindness has "carried up the most hearts." The award shows that others
at his school, both students and adults, value the unique...
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