Tunnels
Charlie travels through a literal tunnel three times during the novel. The first and third time, it's with his two BFFs, Sam and Patrick. The second time Charlie is by himself, and it feels a littl...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
For many people, The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn't just a cheesy '70s B-movie. It's a way of life. Before reading our thoughts on the matter, we suggest you read about the phenomenon, from t...
Dancing
Charlie has quite a few opportunities to dance in the year of the book: the homecoming dance, a Sadie Hawkins dance, and a post-graduation dance party, to name a few. But in all that time, Charlie...
Literature and Pop Culture
In case you haven't figured it out yet, Charlie isn't exactly the most active participant in life. (The title of the book might have tipped you off.) On the rare occasion that Charlie does particip...