2022.05.19 更新

There are many coming to age novels, but The Perks of Being a Wall Flower is especially relevant in today’s society. Instead of taking place a few decades ago, this novel takes place in the modern era, and it addresses many problems that teenagers nowadays face. The exploration of indulgences and sex is what makes this book an important read for any high schooler.
The portrayal of the use of indulgences like drugs and smoking is similar to that of real life. In the story, the narrator is a boy named Charlie, and he is a loner until he meets the siblings Patric and Sam. Patric and Sam are the only ones that are kind to Charlie, but they also introduce him to smoking and taking drugs. This is a close reflection of today’s society where the people who are dealing drugs do not always seem like bad people. It also shows how easy it is for a person to be talked into taking indulgence by their friends. By reading this story, the reader can realize not just how close indulgences are to their lives, but also how impossible it is to judge if someone is taking indulgences.
The portrayal of sex is also an important issue in the book. In the story, Charlie’s experiences with romance and sex become a major plotline in the story. In today’s society, teenagers are faced with romance and sex at an increasingly young age. This book addresses the wish for sex and for romance through the eyes of a teenage boy, and that allows teenagers to feel that they are not alone. In addition, the portrayal of healthy and unhealthy relationships gives teenagers room to reflect on their own relationships and hopefully maintain a healthy romance.
The interesting thing about this book is that although it explores indulgences and sex, it does not preach. Through the story, the reader is taken on a voyage with a teenage boy, and the line between right and wrong is up for interpretation. The book allows the reader to reflect on their own opinions, and by thinking about their feelings on the topic, readers can gain even more understanding of this topic.