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In Wonder by R.J. Palacio, a boy named August has trouble going through middle school because he was born with a problem in his face. With the help of Jack Will, a kind, brave, and affectionate boy, August is able to conquer the challenges he faced in middle school. I chose Jack for this assignment because he faces middle school with August and is very close to him which gives more insight on how he really is. What I really like about Jack is that he stood up for August when most people would not and what I do not like about him is that at times peer pressure made him act a certain way to betray August. I guess in a way I am similar to Jack because if I see someone struggling with anything I always try to help. Kindness is usually the most important character trait someone can have, and Jack definitely has it. He constantly shows kindness towards August and is aware of the struggles he faces on a daily. The most important part is that he truly does likes August and is kind to him as we see in this quote, “Second of all, he's actually a really cool dude. I mean, he's pretty funny”(Palacio 142). In that quote he is talking to himself which means that it is his …show more content…

Jack turns down being a popular kid at school to be friends with August. Jack was not embarrassed to be around August even though most kids were. He also stood up for August as is shown when it says “‘We could have been partners. You don't have to be friends with that freak if you don't want to be, you know….’ And that's when I punched him. Right in the mouth.”(Palacio 154). In that quote, Julian who is the typical popular kid, tried convincing Jack to be his partner so he would not have to be partners with August. He got frustrated after Julian called August a “freak” and punched him. Even though punching him was not right, his intentions were to stand up for a friend which is what makes Jack

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