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Evaluating Relationships "The best relationship is not the one being shared in good times... But rather the one who has the staying power through rough times..." Because it is Valentine’s Day this week, I am going to take a special look at one of the most prevalent themes in  The Perks of Being a Wallflower ; love and relationships. Now although there is romantic love there is also a big focus on love between Charlie’s family and friends, arguably just as important if not more than romanticism.  Charlie  is truly and utterly amazed at what these relationships came to mean to him and how each person differently influences his life, especially this newfound caring for friends. Using the quote above I will say how this relates to every character Charlie interacts with, as it really is a quote that I find most useful when reflecting on the journey we were taken on with the protagonist. I found the above quote on the internet about relationships and it does not h...

The Perks of Being A Wallflower  Stephen Chbosky First Impressions:  I was recommended this book by a friend, saying it was one of her all-time favorite books, and I remember seeing the movie a few years ago, but the book so far is certainly one that I'm sure will become one of my favorites too. So far we have been introduced to the main character Charlie, a freshman in high school who "never really stood out". Although he is in 9th grade as well he is not someone I can relate to, having a completely different view of thing that I would have. Even so, he is created so the readers like, and sympathize with him, and his feelings. In the first couple of pages, we are intimately introduced to him and his family, and what the past may have looked like for an interesting back story. All of the "chapters" are written as letters to an anonymous person always introduced as "Dear Friend" we know literally nothing about this person and why Charlie cho...