This quote describes the main character, Charlie in the novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephan Chbosky. This quote is saying that once a person has lost everything, that they begin to do things freely. Charlie experiences just this in this novel.
Charlie is a 15 year old boy just about to enter high school. But then, Charlies best friend, Michael, commits suicide for some reason that no one knows about. Charlie is then forced to start high school alone. Charlie has never been able to step outside of his comfort zone. He has always been a very shy and Michael has basically been his only friend. So now, Charlie basically has no friends. But, that soon changes when he meets two people that will change his life forever. Charlie meets Sam and Patrick, two seniors that go to his school. At first, it is a little awkward between them because they really didn't know each other. But, once they start to open up to each other, it becomes a completely different story. They slowly start to form a friendship that will change Charlie's life. Charlie finally has friends that he can open up to and really connect with.
Throughout the novel, Sam and Patrick include Charlie in their own friend group. Charlie gets invited to all of their parities that they have, and whenever they hang out. Charlie begins to become "one of them". They guide Charlie through high school and help him with any problems he may be having outside of school as well.
This situation really affected Charlie in a very positive way. If Michael would have still been alive, Charlie would have never met Patrick and Sam and every other person in their friend group. He would have stayed his isolated, shy self and would never be the person he is today. The fact that he lost his one great friend, allowed him to open up and meet a group of great friends.
Great job on your blog this week Sam! I think you made great connections to the quote throughout the blog.
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