Auggie’s Face - “The Julian Chapter”

Auggie’s face is a symbol of differences. Auggie’s difference is obvious because he looks so unusual. Other’s differences are not so obvious, but everyone has something that makes him different from others. Ximena, for instance, is snarky. Maya sees the world only in black and white. Chris forgets things.

Class Picture - “The Julian Chapter”

The class picture is a symbol of problem-solving. Julian does not want to look at his class picture because it includes Auggie. Melissa believes that she solves this problem by Photoshopping Auggie out of it. Julian notes that it does not really change anything because he will always remember Auggie, even if he is not in the picture.

Notes - “The Julian Chapter”

The notes are symbols of bullying. Julian moves the war among himself, and Jack and Auggie forward when he...