Blog Post Number 3: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

While I'm reading The Host I'm also reading the novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower.  I am almost halfway through and have developed a symbol that I believe clearly represents each character in the book. 

For Charlie, (The main character) I have decided a symbol that best represents him is a clear, glass vase.  I chose this item because it broken easily, just like Charlie.  He is extremely fragile and it only takes the littlest thing to upset him.  Also, in general, something clear represents purity, and Charlie seems to be very innocent, not wanting to hurt anyone.  All he wants is for everyone to be happy, causing no harm. 

For Sam, I have chosen a rock as her symbol.  I picked this because she is a very accepting person of Charlie and like a rock, which can not talk, she listens to Charlie and allows him to voice his opinion and his true emotions, which normally he isn't able to do. 

For Patrick, I believe his symbol is a bullet because he is so outgoing and loud.  He brings energy to every situation and is not befuddled by what people think.  He doesn't change for anyone and just does what he feels is right.  He's on his own path just like a bullet is when it shoots out of a gun. 

And finally, I think Charlie's sister represents a lamb.  A lamb symbolizes the epitome of forgiveness which is when you forgive whoever, whenever, whatever.  This isn't always a good thing though.  For example, when her boyfriend punches her in the face she lets it go, which was by no means the right thing to do.  She should have broken up with him and moved on with her life, but like a lamb she forgave and put up with him.