Highlight details that tell you about the character in the song.

Question

People see me
I'm a challenge to your balance
I'm over your heads
how I confound you and astound you
to know I must be one of the wonders

—"Wonder"
Natalie Merchant

How might these words have inspired the author of the novel Wonder?

The song talks about someone who can't be seen by other people.
The song talks about someone who was born different and is seen as a wonder.
The song talks about someone who doesn't have good balance.
The song talks about someone who is taller than most people.

Answer 1

The most relevant interpretation from the options you provided is:

The song talks about someone who was born different and is seen as a wonder.

This detail aligns well with the themes of the novel "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, which centers around a character named Auggie who has a facial difference and how he navigates the challenges of being perceived as different by others. The lyrics express the idea of being unique and extraordinary, suggesting that the person being described is remarkable in their difference, which echoes the core message of appreciating individual uniqueness found in "Wonder."

The other options do not capture the essence of the character's complexity or the broader themes of acceptance and wonderment that are central to both the song and the novel.