#WONDER #READING

1. WONDER SYMBOLS & THEMES
1st batxillerat

2. SYMBOLS
1. The Astronaut Helmet:
It is a symbol of Auggie’s own insecurity about the way he looks. The fact when
the helmet was thrown out confirms that Auggie has lost his old insecurity.
1. Star Wars:
It is a symbol of his childhood.
1. Daisy (the dog):
It is a symbol of loyalty and love (unconditional love). No matter what Auggie
looks like, Daisy loves him no matter what.

3. Symbol (part 2)
4. The universe:
The universe described is compared with her family and it’s explainecd the way
their universe revolves around Auggie.

4. themes
1.COURAGE:
● When he decides to try public school (despite being very nervous)
● After meeting with the principal and talking with his parents
2. FRIENDSHIP:
● Christopher (childhood)
● At Beecher Prep → Summer and Jack (Jack’s firendship is more difficult)

5. THEMES
3. BEAUTY:
● Inner beauty is more important than physical beauty.
4. FAMILY:
● It is a source of comfort, emotional support and unserstanding.
● His facial deformities make it difficult for him to connect with people outside
his family, so he leans on his parents and sister.

6. themes
5. KINDNESS:
Divided into three groups. Those who treat August with kindness and those who
don’t
JULIAN
He becomes into the antagonist of the
novel because of his behaviour
towards Auggie.
SUMMER
They never bully August and she
behaves with kindness towards
Auggie.
JACK WILL
The most difficult character to
categorize. He betrays August and
laughs at him behind his back, but he
later apologizes for his actions. During
the novel, Jack learns how to treat
August with kindness, becoming a
better person.