Jack wanted to write about
when he bravely became friends with August
, but he chose not to because they are now ex-friends. The impact of being ex-friends has crushed Jack.
Why did Jack Punch Julian right in the mouth?
Why did Jack punch Julian right in the mouth?
Because Julian said he didn't have to be friends with that freak if he didn't want to be
.
What did Jack say about Auggie?
During the conversation Jack says that
he'd kill himself if he looked like August
—and he explains away his relationship with Auggie, saying it was all Mr. Tushman's idea: I mean, the thing is: he always follows me around. What am I supposed to do?
Why did Auggie get mad at Jack?
Why did Auggie get mad at Jack?
He said he would kill himself if he looked like Auggie
.
Why did Mr tushman call Jack's parents?
Mr. Tushman call Jack's house
because Mr. Tushman wanted Jack to guide August around the school so that August wouldn't be lost
.
Is August Pullman a real person?
R.J. Palacio's 2012 book, “Wonder,” tells the story of 10-year-old Auggie Pullman, a fictional boy with facial differences, and his experiences in everyday life dealing with the condition. The
book was inspired by a real-life encounter Palacio had with a child who had
a craniofacial disorder.
Why does Jack betray Auggie by talking badly behind his back?
Jack Will gets caught up in the drama surrounding August's appearance and the desire to be in the popular group at school, which is why he speaks
disparagingly about August to Julian
during a Halloween party.
Why was Julian mean to Auggie?
Julian Albans is one of Auggie's biggest obstacles at Beecher Prep. … He's an only child, and
his popularity at school is really important to him
, which is part of why he was so mean to Auggie. After spending the summer with his Grandmere in Paris, he feels badly for how he treated Auggie during the school year.
Who is trying to turn everyone against Jack so that Jack Will stop being friends with Auggie?
Only the girls will talk to him; few of the guys will. Charlotte gives him the scoop on what is going on:
Julian
is trying to turn everyone against Jack so that Jack will stop being friends with Auggie. This becomes known as “the war”.
Who did Jack Will punch?
Pow—Jack punches
Julian
right in the mouth.
Why does Auggie say he eats like a tortoise?
Auggie hates the way he eats. Because of his cleft palate, he still has a hole in the roof of his mouth.
The way his jaw is structured, he has to chew at the front of his mouth kind
of like a tortoise. Crumbs fall out.
Why did Henry put his backpack on his desk like a wall?
The other students' in Auggie's homeroom kept their distance from him. the one student, Henry, placed his backpack on the desks between them to “build a wall.”
the students were not welcoming towards Auggie
. What does September precept, “when given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind,” mean?
What does Miranda call Auggie?
She also cares for August like a little brother, calling him
“Major Tom”
, as a nickname.
Who is Mr T wonder?
Lawrence Tushman is a school principal in Wonder, as well as in Shingaling: A Wonder Story and The Julian Chapter. He is the director of the middle school for Beecher Prep. He is portrayed by
Mandy Patinkin
in Wonder.
Why didn't Mr tushman expel Jack?
Tushman doesn't expel him automatically
, despite rules that would permit him to do so. Jack isn't able to explain himself, but Mr. … It's not spelled out, but we suspect that Mr. Tushman is making allowances because he knows what a terrible time Jack has been having at school because of his friendship with Auggie.
Why does Jack agree for August at school?
Tushman wanted Jack to guide August around the school so
that August wouldn't get lost
.
