vocabulary
Adroit (132) - describes a person who is mentally skillful or resourceful; clever
Anonymous (9) - When a name is withheld with the intention of remaining unknown
Auspicious (86) - promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
Bourgeoisie (114) - the social class who possesses most of society's wealth; characterized by materialistic pursuits
Communion (206) - interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication
Corpulent (14) - large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat
Gyp (93) - to cheat or trick
Jaded (105) - worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse
Luminaria (80) - a small paper lantern; often a candle set in sand inside a paper bag
Mix tape (61) - A mix of music, usually home-made, that one makes—like burning a CD
Molestation - Making sexual advances on an individual—usually a minor
Morbid (94) - suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
Muttonchop (13) - side whiskers that are narrow at the temples and broad and trimmed short at the jawline, the chin being shaved both in front and beneath
Objectification (114) - The process of demeaning someone to an object—lowering their status below person-hood
Passive aggressive (139) - When one communicates frustrated behavior in subtle ways (i.e. throwing a party and not inviting someone)
Perspective (212) - the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship
Pragmatic (14) - looking at things from a practical standpoint; matter-of-fact
Retrospect (135) - contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc.
Transcendental (83) - being beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; supernatural
Wallflower (37) - a person who, because of shyness, unpopularity, or lack of a partner, remains at the side at a party or dance
Anonymous (9) - When a name is withheld with the intention of remaining unknown
Auspicious (86) - promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable
Bourgeoisie (114) - the social class who possesses most of society's wealth; characterized by materialistic pursuits
Communion (206) - interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication
Corpulent (14) - large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat
Gyp (93) - to cheat or trick
Jaded (105) - worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse
Luminaria (80) - a small paper lantern; often a candle set in sand inside a paper bag
Mix tape (61) - A mix of music, usually home-made, that one makes—like burning a CD
Molestation - Making sexual advances on an individual—usually a minor
Morbid (94) - suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
Muttonchop (13) - side whiskers that are narrow at the temples and broad and trimmed short at the jawline, the chin being shaved both in front and beneath
Objectification (114) - The process of demeaning someone to an object—lowering their status below person-hood
Passive aggressive (139) - When one communicates frustrated behavior in subtle ways (i.e. throwing a party and not inviting someone)
Perspective (212) - the state of one's ideas, the facts known to one, etc., in having a meaningful interrelationship
Pragmatic (14) - looking at things from a practical standpoint; matter-of-fact
Retrospect (135) - contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc.
Transcendental (83) - being beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; supernatural
Wallflower (37) - a person who, because of shyness, unpopularity, or lack of a partner, remains at the side at a party or dance
soundtrack
The Perks of Being a Wallflower includes many references to songs and many playlists. Listed below is a mix tape Charlie gives Patrick for Christmas:
Asleep - The Smiths
Vapour Trail - Ride
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
Time of No Reply - Nick Drake
Dear Prudence - The Beatles
Gypsy - Suzanne Vega
Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues
Daydream - Smashing Pumpkins
Dusk - Genesis
MLK - U2
Blackbird - The Beatles
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Asleep - The Smiths (again!)
Listed below are songs that are referenced throughout The Perks of Being a Wallflower:
Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Something - The Beatles
I'm Going Home - Rocky Horror Picture Show
And finally, listed below are songs the website creators believe fit with The Perks of Being Wallflower either thematically, tonally, or lyrically, with our rational for each.
Flightless Bird, American Mouth - Iron and Wine: This song brings to light a personal, spiritual journey which pertains to Charlie's journey through his first year of high school. The title, "Flightless Bird", relates to Charlie as a bird with his wings clipped--his repressed memories and tragedies in his life that hold him back and make him unable to soar.
Imagine - John Lennon: "Imagine" is a song that talks about imagining a perfect world. This relates to Charlie, Patrick, and Sam when they drive through the tunnel and begin to feel infinite. It seems that in that moment, for them, everything is okay.
Mad World - Gary Jules: This song ties in with the poem that is presented at the Christmas gift exchange. It also is what makes me think is going on in Charlie's mind by the end of the story when all the secrets are revealed and we find out everything that has happened; with all of the abuse and death.
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - The Crash Test Dummies: This song describes both physical and emotional pains such as abuse and isolation, which are also troubles present in the novel.
Speechless - At The Drive-In: Both physically and sexually abused women appear in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This song addresses the trials of these women.
Undeclared - The Dodos: This song is reminiscent of Charlie's crush on Sam.
Imagine - John Lennon
Beauty in the Breakdown - The Scene Aesthetic: This song reminds me of the moment in the book where Sam confronts Charlie about his feeling for her as she packs her things for college.
Youth - Daughter: This song has a similar theme to the novel. They're both concerned with the struggles of adolescence.
Dollhouse - Melanie Martinez: This song is all about families hiding the dirty truth from each other and the rest of the world. This seems especially relevant considering what happened to both aunt Helen and Charlie as well as the fact that Candace had an abortion without telling anyone but Charlie.
Kitchen Sink - Twenty One Pilots: In "Kitchen Sink," the singer ponders what it means to be your own person. He reflects that every person's experience is unique and their own, and that it is impossible for other people to fully understand that, no matter the empathy they may express. Charlie has to deal with this same reality all throughout the piece.
This is How We Roll - Florida Georgia Line: "This Is How We Roll" is about driving around a small town listening to a mix tape. Sound familiar?
Soco Amaretto Lime - Brand New: "Soco Amaretto Lime" is a song about being young and appreciating the innocence granted with youth. It's most powerful line says, "I'm gonna stay 18 forever / So we can stay like this forever," reflecting on the feeling of "infinity" that youth offers.
Asleep - The Smiths
Vapour Trail - Ride
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
Time of No Reply - Nick Drake
Dear Prudence - The Beatles
Gypsy - Suzanne Vega
Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues
Daydream - Smashing Pumpkins
Dusk - Genesis
MLK - U2
Blackbird - The Beatles
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Asleep - The Smiths (again!)
Listed below are songs that are referenced throughout The Perks of Being a Wallflower:
Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Something - The Beatles
I'm Going Home - Rocky Horror Picture Show
And finally, listed below are songs the website creators believe fit with The Perks of Being Wallflower either thematically, tonally, or lyrically, with our rational for each.
Flightless Bird, American Mouth - Iron and Wine: This song brings to light a personal, spiritual journey which pertains to Charlie's journey through his first year of high school. The title, "Flightless Bird", relates to Charlie as a bird with his wings clipped--his repressed memories and tragedies in his life that hold him back and make him unable to soar.
Imagine - John Lennon: "Imagine" is a song that talks about imagining a perfect world. This relates to Charlie, Patrick, and Sam when they drive through the tunnel and begin to feel infinite. It seems that in that moment, for them, everything is okay.
Mad World - Gary Jules: This song ties in with the poem that is presented at the Christmas gift exchange. It also is what makes me think is going on in Charlie's mind by the end of the story when all the secrets are revealed and we find out everything that has happened; with all of the abuse and death.
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - The Crash Test Dummies: This song describes both physical and emotional pains such as abuse and isolation, which are also troubles present in the novel.
Speechless - At The Drive-In: Both physically and sexually abused women appear in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This song addresses the trials of these women.
Undeclared - The Dodos: This song is reminiscent of Charlie's crush on Sam.
Imagine - John Lennon
Beauty in the Breakdown - The Scene Aesthetic: This song reminds me of the moment in the book where Sam confronts Charlie about his feeling for her as she packs her things for college.
Youth - Daughter: This song has a similar theme to the novel. They're both concerned with the struggles of adolescence.
Dollhouse - Melanie Martinez: This song is all about families hiding the dirty truth from each other and the rest of the world. This seems especially relevant considering what happened to both aunt Helen and Charlie as well as the fact that Candace had an abortion without telling anyone but Charlie.
Kitchen Sink - Twenty One Pilots: In "Kitchen Sink," the singer ponders what it means to be your own person. He reflects that every person's experience is unique and their own, and that it is impossible for other people to fully understand that, no matter the empathy they may express. Charlie has to deal with this same reality all throughout the piece.
This is How We Roll - Florida Georgia Line: "This Is How We Roll" is about driving around a small town listening to a mix tape. Sound familiar?
Soco Amaretto Lime - Brand New: "Soco Amaretto Lime" is a song about being young and appreciating the innocence granted with youth. It's most powerful line says, "I'm gonna stay 18 forever / So we can stay like this forever," reflecting on the feeling of "infinity" that youth offers.