Justin's part is introduced with a quote from The Elephant Man, a play written by Bernard Pomerance that is based on the life of Joseph (sometimes called John) Merrick. John Merrick was a real person who lived in the 1800s. When he was two years old, growths began to appear on his face. As he grew older, his appearance continued to change until, according to Wikipedia, "His skin appeared thick and lumpy, he developed an enlargement of his lips, and a bony lump grew on his forehead. One of his arms and both feet became enlarged." His head grew to be 36 inches around.
The name "The Elephant Man" comes from John Merrick's time in a carnival freak show where people paid to look at "freaks." He was advertised at "The Elephant Man." He eventually did leave the freak show, but died in a hospital at the age of 27.
In one line of the play, John Merrick says the words quoted at the beginning of Justin's section.
"Sometimes I think my head is so
big because it is so full of dreams."
Any ideas why Justin's part is written with no caps.
ReplyDeleteI think it is just to give us a glimpse into Justin's personality.
DeleteI think it was just to give us another way of looking at Justin's personality.
DeleteI agree. I would describe Justin as sympathetic, and shy. It was harder for me to read because of the fact that there was no caps.
DeleteIt's interesting that on the very first line of Justin's section, he capitalized Olivia's name, but later on the same page it's "olivia" and "via's". It's almost like he accidentally shows readers how important Via is to him by capitalizing that first O, but then remembers that he's a no-caps kind of guy and makes it lowercase the rest of his section.
DeleteI think it is because he feels he is not important because he has very little people who pay any attention to him.
DeleteNo it is because his not a special person and no one cares about him like his family
DeleteHe really love via
Deletebecause maybe its about his life, not really exiting... theres one capital letter, try to find it
DeleteThe F.A.Q. on R. J. Palacio's website has a great response to your question. You can read the entire answer here: http://rjpalacio.tumblr.com/post/36554274751/wonder-faqs
ReplyDeleteHere's one of the lines from her answer that sticks out to me: "The running monologue inside his head has no time for capital letters or punctuation: it’s like his thoughts are streaming inside his mind."
Brian
You can find the answer at the end of the book but in short, it has to do with musical notes
ReplyDeletehow does justin feel after talking to jack about agust
ReplyDeleteIt think Justin's actions say a lot about how he feels. Right after talking to Jack is when Justin pretends to be the tough guy - the "hit man" - to Julian, Miles, and Amos. Why would he act that way after talking to Jack? Why is he sticking up for Jack?
Deletei think he feels mad because they are bullying Jack just because he is friends with August
DeleteI agree that it shows some of his personality like how he is a little lay back and how he cares about Olivia/Via of how he capitalizes her name
ReplyDeletewhat does "sometimes i think my head is so big because it is filled with dreams" have to do with justin's character
ReplyDeleteIDK <3
ReplyDeleteI think it is amazing how you have put so much effort into making a website that could help me and my class so much.We are studding wonder at school.
ReplyDeletehi, why is justin' section not capitalized or punctuated in the book. Also, what does that quote mean by elephant man and The little prince for jack's chapter. thank you so much! please try to respond ASAP. thanks again!
ReplyDeletethe author did this so justin would have a personality. the only word he capitalizes was the first oliva in the section, because shes most important to him
Deletewhy is Wonder Part 5 Justin's view so short!!!!! Make it longer!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeletewhat is the quote "elephant man mean" is it supposed to tell us something about julian
ReplyDeletei feel so bad for him!
ReplyDeleteWho the author of the book??
ReplyDeleteR. J. Palacio
Deletei think it is like that because it is just his personality
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