Question

How are the doctors in Natalie Merchant's song "Wonder" like August's doctors in the novel Wonder?

They are from distant cities.
They perform many surgeries.
They do not fully understand the medical condition of the main character.
They do not believe what they see when they look at the main character

Answer 1

In Natalie Merchant's song "Wonder," the doctors can be compared to August's doctors in the novel "Wonder" in that they **do not fully understand the medical condition of the main character**. Both the song and the novel highlight a sense of misunderstanding or limited perception regarding the main character's unique situation. In "Wonder," August, who has a facial difference, often faces a lack of comprehension from those around him, including medical professionals, about the implications of his condition on his everyday life and sense of self. Similarly, the doctors in "Wonder" may focus more on the physical aspects and treatments rather than truly understanding August as a person.