4-8-14 Perks of being a Wallflower pgs 73-84
Summary: Sam and Patrick leave for their holiday vacation. Charlie is left at home with his sister who's still angry with him, and his mother whose fussing over his older brothers arrival. After christmas and Charlies birthday, the family goes to his dads old home in Ohio.
Quote: “‘Is it your Aunt Helen?’
Its the way she said it that got me feeling.”
Sig of quote: According to further evidence including this, Charlie’s aunt Helen must have been a very important person in his life. Her death must have been devastating, sending Charlie over the edge.
Reflection: Charlie’s life has been surrounded by disappointment for a long time. First, the death of his favorite aunt die, and believing that it is his fault. Then, the sudden death of his best friend Michael. Later, even after Michael death, his friends from middle school practically abandon him when they step through the high school doors (not literally). However, as seen in these holiday letters, Charlie has a wonderful, supporting family. Some may be difficult to handle or be around, but for the most part they all try to help cheer Charlie up as much as possible. Of corse, they seem to tip toe around him, gingerly making attemps to be let in. Charlie is something of a mystery to me.
Question: Do Charlies siblings try to avoid conversations with him?
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