What is VIA's secret?

Via's Secret

In which Via is busted for not having told her family about the school play.

What were Via and her mother arguing about in the chapter Via's secret?

Chapter 86: Via's Secret

At home, August's mom discovers that Via and Justin are taking part in a school play. Mom is angry that Via said nothing about it, and their conversation soon turns into a screaming argument. August is in his room, but he can hear a lot of it with the help of his new hearing aids.

What did Via say to Auggie?

Auggie asks her if people go out of their way to avoid touching her, and Via wisely responds by saying, "Don't compare your bad days at school to mine" (2. Time to Think.

Who were Via's best friends before high school?

Via had been close friends with Miranda and Ella since first grade. Both had known August since he was a baby, and they always wanted to play with him, such as dress-up. Out of the three girls, Miranda was the sweetest to Auggie. Their relationship had been a happy one until the summer before 9th grade.

What was Via's place in her family?

Via compares their family to a galaxy where Auggie is the sun, and she, Mom, and Dad are planets orbiting the sun. He is the center of their care and time. It was because Via never complained.

Wonder - Chapter 86 - Via's Secret

Why did Jack Punch Julian right in the mouth?

Why did Jack punch Julian right in the mouth? Because Julian said he didn't have to be friends with that freak if he didn't want to be.

What was the big secret that Via's grandma told her?

What was the big secret that Grans told Via? That Via was her favorite. That she was going to die soon. That she didn't really love Auggie at all.

Who is Via's boyfriend in Wonder?

Justin. Justin is Via's boyfriend. He plays the fiddle in a zydeco band, which plays Creole music from Louisiana (but Justin is from Brooklyn).

Who died in the book Wonder?

Those four weeks were wonderful, but when Via returned home, she saw and understood how others perceived Auggie. Grans dies suddenly. Via remembers when Grans told her that she loved Via the most and would always look out for her.

What disease does August have in Wonder?

They play out in the experiences of the movie's main character, August “Auggie” Pullman, a 10-year-old boy born with a facial difference he refers to as mandibulofacial dystosis, more commonly known as Treacher Collins syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that most often affects the cheek bones, jaw, chin, and ears.

Why did Auggie cut off his braid?

In Star Wars, Padawan's cut off their braids when they become official Jedi Knights, so we can also see Auggie's decision to cut off his braid as symbolic of him coming into his own. He is ready to find his place in the world. And middle school is where this next leg of his journey begins.

Is Via jealous of Auggie?

Jack and Julian were talking about Auggie's face and how terrible it looked. They also stated if they looked like him they'd not want to live. Do you think Via is jealous of all the attention August gets? Yes, I feel Via is jealous of the attention Auggie gets; however, she does understand why he gets the attention.

Why is Halloween a difficult time for Via?

Why is Halloween a difficult time for Via? Mom gives all her attention to August. It is around the time Grans died. Mom doesn't make her costumes.

What does Via mean when she says I held on to that secret and let it cover me like a blanket?

When Via said “I held onto that secret and let it cover me like a blanket” she means she never told anyone about it and that she let it haunt her for the rest of her life. Because she could feel suck a sick way about her brother.

What happens at the end of the book Wonder?

Auggie feels angry but forgives him. During the ceremony, Auggie wins the Henry Ward Beecher Award for his strength and kindness and receives a standing ovation. As the Pullmans walk home, Auggie thanks his mother for sending him to school, and his mother thanks him for being such a wonder.

Why did Via become angry with Auggie?

Why did Via get angry with Auggie after the first day of school? He cut off his Padawan braid. What happened after Auggie changed his mind about his Halloween costume? He overheard Jack saying he'd been forced to hang out with Auggie.

What was wrong with Daisy in Wonder?

Sadly, Daisy was an old dog and became sick. The Pullmans come home one day to find that she had thrown up.

What did Julian's Mom do to the class picture?

Melissa Albans is a parent in Wonder, as well as in The Julian Chapter. She is the wife of Richard Albans and the mother of Julian Albans. She photoshopped August's face from the class picture.

Does Wonder have a happy ending?

The movie ends with everyone cheering Auggie on as he delivers a voiceover narration telling the viewers, and quoting the last precept Mr. Browne gave in class, "Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. And if you really want to see what people are, all you have to do is look."

Why did Justin's tics stop?

Justin's tics stopped because he felt relaxed and comfortable with Via's family.

Who has a crush on summer in Wonder?

Summer, Jack, and August go to the graduation ceremony together, at which Auggie realizes that Jack has a crush on Summer.

Why does Via start crying in front of Justin?

Why does Via start crying in front of Justin? She didn't invite her family to the play because she is embarrassed about Auggie.

How much older is Via than August?

How much older is Via than August? 4 years.

Where did Grans live before death?

Grans is Mom's mom and Via and August's grandmother. She's from Brazil, and prior to her death several years before the start of the novel, she maintained a very close relationship with both Mom and Via. Grans often cared for Via while August underwent surgery.

Who is Via's best friend in wonder?

Miranda is a tricky character. Via's former BFF, she's suddenly changed a lot (hey there, hot...