Theme Of Wonder

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In the story Wonder, there are many themes that could be noticed by a reader. Even though there are many noticeable themes, the theme that stands out to me is beauty is more than what you see on the outside. This story shows many examples of inner beauty being important. A main example of the story’s theme is centered around August being described as deformed. August’s deformities were seen to be unusually bad even to the point that Julian asked August “What about Darth Sidious? Do you like him?” when they were discussing Star Wars. Julian had questioned August about Darth Sidious to implore that he looked like the burnt Sith. Via also explains that people look shocked, sickened, scared, and will stare at August when they first see him. Even

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