When faced with which direction we should go as a class for our last unit, it is very arguable which book is best suitable to read. Part of this indecision is between “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (“Perks”) by Stephen Chbosky and “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a “coming of age” novel that explores the reality of mental health, self discovery, and perception. Scythe is a future-based dystopian novel where disease and aging are eliminated and there are “scythes” chosen to kill and control the population. Out of these two options, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower" would be a better read because it allows for personal growth within readers, students can relate to the characters, and it is relevant towards high …show more content…
Reading this allows you to see what life is like for people who struggle with problems that may be different from yours. Seeing life from a different point of view can make you more empathetic and understanding towards people who are different, which is an important life skill to learn. Learning from her issues may allow you to find some insight for yourself on how to handle your struggles, if you are able to relate to her. All of it gives you the opportunity to grow, which is important for the development of your own character. While Scythe does show what life could be like living in a dystopian setting, “Perks” gives the readers more of a chance to personally connect to the story by using a more realistic setting with character conflicts that can be relatable. Another reason “Perks” would be best suitable to read for class is the ability to relate to the characters and themes. Beyond Charlie, the novel explores the challenges of insecurity, bullying, and sexuality– issues that are all deeply embedded in the high school …show more content…
This level of relatability sets itself apart from Scythe. Even though Scythe offers thought-provoking dilemmas, us high school readers may feel disconnected from the text. The characters instead explore the power dynamics of the “scythes” where they have to kill people in order to survive, which is fairly different and unrelatable to the struggles we face as teens. Lastly, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” would be best read as a class for its relevance to us high school students. As young adults it is important to find our way through the complexities that are our youth, making “Perks” a more impactful read than “Scythe”. The story discusses challenges that most of us are facing as we grow up: family dysfunction, mental health problems, and navigating our love life, completely mirroring our teenage experience. Although “Scythe” presents an interesting dystopian premise that explores the themes of mortality and power, it does not resonate as strongly with the real life challenges that us students face on a daily basis. Making “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” a more appropriate read for
enough for some teenagers. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a well-known book for being challenged and banned every year since 2003. The book is constantly being fought on and off on whether to keep it in libraries and school curriculum or not. The Perks of Being a Wallflower should not be censored because the book teaches important lessons on how to deal with the situations related in the book and gives a very motivational message. The Perks of Being a Wallflower should be allowed in libraries
Dementia and Perks of being a Wallflower have a lot of comparing and contrasting elements to them. The story Dementia is based on a young boy being abused by his dad. His dad got dementia and the doctor called him to see if he wanted to see his dad. When he did go to see his dad there was no connection left and it didn't mean anything to him because he lost all hope of every having that connection after his dad put him through a lot of traumatic experiences. The story Perks of being a Wallflower is about
in our generation. The Perks of Being a Wallflower had a great message that many twisted it around. The author's name is Stephen Chbosky he was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on january 25, 1970. Stephen Chbosky is an amazing novelist as he is screenwriter and film director. Chbosky had a small family growing up his father being Fred and his mother Lea Chbosky, he had one brother and his name was Stacy Chbosky. Chbosky not only wrote The Perks of Being a Wallflower he also wrote Atskalinno
Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a fictional coming of age novel surrounding fifteen-year-old Charlie's transition into high school following the suicide of his best friend. It's a story that resonates with anyone who's ever felt hopelessly misplaced and is reminiscent of grunge music, flannel, and angst - the early nineties scene. We follow a troubled Charlie through a series of letters directed to an unknown recipient, meeting eccentric characters and unravelling trauma along
constant. The ideas of individuality, alienation and loss of innocence fortify the theme of coming of age across the texts The Catcher in the Rye and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The Catcher in the Rye, a bildungsroman novel written by J.D. Salinger in 1951, focuses on teenager Holden Caulfield’s transition from childhood to adulthood in 1950’s America, whereas the film The Perks of Being a Wallflower directed by Stephen Chbosky in 2012 follows teenager Charlie experiencing a similar transition
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Unbanned The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky is banned due to the use of drugs, alcohol, and smoking. There are occurrences of homosexuality, homosexuals and offensive language. There are multiple occasions with sexually explicit content and has been deemed unsuited for minors. I believe this book should not be banned to any grade higher than elementary because it deals with real life situations and delivers a very powerful message that many people
To Be Infinite The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a poignant coming of age story about a teenage boy named Charlie who is entering into his freshman year of high school and trying to cope with death, life, friends, and sexuality. Chobosky does a remarkable job at describing all of these issues through the eyes of a shy, introvert teen. The reader will be shocked, amazed, and grateful to join Charlie in his walk down the road of realization and growing up. The story is actually
and screenwriter, Stephan Chbosky, perfectly captures these issues in a mature, thematic experience that every teen can relate to. And for some odd reason, some individuals feel that this coming-of-age story needs to be banned from public libraries and schools throughout our nation. Perks of Being a Wallflower tells the story of a courageous group of high school seniors who adopt a scared freshman with mental health issues into their punk-based style of fashion and adventure. This motley crew of
In the year of 1991 on the 25th of August, a soon-to-be freshman high school student begins to write and mail letters to an unidentified being whom the student only refers to as ‘Friend’. The writer calls himself ‘Charlie’, replacing the names of the people in his life with fake ones, and while nothing is clear on who he really is and whom he is writing to, through these letters Charlie ends up pouring out all of his heart, mind and soul into his in-depth journal entry-like letters. Starting off
Many people connect Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Catcher in the Rye as similar Coming of Age stories. Both stories have a key death that impacts the main character. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden is impacted by the death of his brother. In Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie is impacted by the death of his aunt. There are some similarities in the way the main character in each story reacts to the death, however there are also some significant differences. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden
unsuited for the set age group, or any age group. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky has been banned and challenged for many years and for a multitude of reasons. It has been challenged every year since it’s release in different locations. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower was challenged for: drugs, alcohol, the glorification of drugs and alcohol, smoking, homosexuality, offensive
that has happened to them. A great example could be a little kid growing up in poverty but ends up being one of the most important soccer players to ever live. The novels The Giver and Perks of Being a Wallflower both develop the coming of age theme for the primary character through influential people, significant experiences, and societal pressures. Coming of age is a topic in which every human being goes through no matter what situation they are in but they are mostly influenced by the people that
best-selling novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, published in 1999, is a reference to the “Bildungsroman”. After its critically acclaimed release in the United States, it was introduced in the literature program of several American high schools, though subjected to the disapproval of several Parents Associations and religious groups (due to its dire representation of depression, sexuality, and bullying among the American teenagers). Hence, The Perks of Being a Wallflower became a classic in the
The coming of age novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, follows the self-discovery of an introverted 15-year-old boy named Charlie. The novel is written in a series of letters to an anonymous person, which he sends, as he needs someone to talk to after his best friend’s suicide A critical element to the transformative effect of discovery for Charlie is his self-reflection. “When I write letters, I spend the next two days thinking about what I figured out in my letters.” By adding
Coursework The Perks of Being a Wallflower Review Final The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a film based on Stephen Chbosky’s own best-selling novel. This coming-of-age, modern-day classic, captures the dizzying highs and crashing lows of teenage life. An introvert freshmen, Charlie (Logan Lerman), is taken under the wings of two high school seniors, Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller), who show him the real world. The film is set in 1991 in a suburban part of Pittsburgh. The movie starts