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In the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio, the reader gains insight into Augusts situation at Beecher Prep by reading through the perspectives of his classmates Summer and Jack . After having an issue with one of his fellow students August’s mindset on friendship and school completely changes from “cool beans” (Palacio 69) to “[y]ou know Summer, you don't have to do this” (125). August clearly has had a gruelling time, but Summer, one of his two best friends, makes an effort to be their for him after his very distressful situation with Jack. August also displays certain symptoms of regret after being so trusting and then being betrayed when he overhears Jack talk down about him. Due to August not having immense amounts of friends he
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