The Perks of Being a Wallflower Part 2, Chapter 15 Quotes

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Part 2, Chapter 15 Quotes

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Charlie

Quote 1

Things were worse an hour ago, and I was looking at this tree but it was a dragon and then a tree, and I remembered that one nice pretty weather day when I was part of the air. (2.15.4)

If it weren't for the fact that Charlie were tripping on LSD here, this might be a pretty Zen moment. Instead, it's something that might permanently damage his already fragile mind.

Charlie

Quote 2

I can hear Sam and Craig having sex, and for the first time in my life, I understand the end of that poem. And I never wanted to. You have to believe me. (2.15.12)

Charlie's talking about the poem he read to Patrick: "A Person, a Paper, a Promise." Even when he's fatalistically depressed, this kid never ceases to defend his emotions. Does he really believe what he's saying, or is he trying to convince himself?

Charlie

Quote 3

I'm going to write it down because maybe if I do I won't have to think about it. And I won't get upset. (2.15.11)

What do you think? Is writing truly cathartic like that?