The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:soundtrack
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:theater
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
film expands on character backstories
film has a different ending
film includes visual elements not in the book
film expands on certain characters
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:2012
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Teen_Choice_Awards
gptkb:William_C._Morris_Award
gptkb:American_Library_Association_Best_Book_for_Young_Adults
gptkb:American_Library_Association_Best_Books_for_Young_Adults
gptkb:Giffoni_Film_Festival
gptkb:People's_Choice_Awards
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (novel)
gptkbp:box_office $13 million
$33 million
$33.4 million
gptkbp:budget $13 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Ezra_Miller
gptkb:Emma_Watson
gptkb:Logan_Lerman
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Charlie
gptkb:Patrick
gptkb:Sam
gptkb:Charlie_Kelmeckis
trauma
self-discovery
coming-of-age
Charlie grows throughout the story
Charlie's relationships with friends
Charlie's struggles with trauma
Patrick is Charlie's friend
Sam is a love interest
Charlie's growth throughout the story
Charlie navigates high school life
Charlie experiences love and loss
Charlie faces trauma
Charlie forms deep friendships
gptkbp:character_relationships Charlie and Patrick
Charlie and Sam
Charlie and his family
Charlie and his friends
Charlie and his teacher
gptkbp:cinematography Maurice Dwyer
gptkbp:cinematography_by Maurice D. Dwyer
Maurice Dwyer
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Various_Artists
gptkbp:conflict Charlie's experiences with high school
Charlie's relationships with friends
Charlie's struggles with trauma
Charlie deals with loss
Charlie navigates high school life
Charlie struggles with trauma
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
positive reviews
generally positive reviews
controversial themes
considered a modern classic
recognized for its authenticity
noted for relatable characters
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
social media discussions
cult following
influenced young adult literature
merchandise and collectibles
fan art and fan fiction
inspired discussions on mental health
influenced other media
influenced LGBTQ+ representation
influence on young adult literature
inspiration for mental health discussions
influenced other young adult novels
high school reading lists
quotes and memes
thematic analysis in literature courses
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:art
gptkb:The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show
gptkb:The_Bell_Jar
gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
gptkb:The_Great_Gatsby
gptkb:The_Smiths
gptkb:literature
gptkb:music
gptkb:film
1990s culture
coming-of-age stories
high school experience
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
gptkbp:director gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Summit_Entertainment
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Maryann_Brandon
gptkbp:explores gptkb:loss
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:identity
love
mental health
trauma
gptkbp:features gptkb:Husker_Du
gptkb:The_Postal_Service
gptkb:The_Shins
gptkb:The_1975
gptkb:The_Avett_Brothers
gptkb:The_Civil_Wars
gptkb:The_Cure
gptkb:The_Decemberists
gptkb:The_Head_and_the_Heart
gptkb:The_Lumineers
gptkb:The_Neighbourhood
gptkb:The_Paper_Kites
gptkb:The_Rolling_Stones
gptkb:The_War_on_Drugs
gptkb:The_Wombats
gptkb:The_xx
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Simon_&_Garfunkel
gptkb:The_Maine
gptkb:The_Mamas_&_the_Papas
gptkb:The_National
gptkb:The_Smiths
gptkb:The_Killers
gptkb:The_Tallest_Man_on_Earth
gptkb:The_Fray
gptkb:The_Kooks
gptkb:The_New_Pornographers
gptkb:The_Frights
gptkb:The_Black_Angels
high school life
The Samples
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:GLAAD_Media_Award
gptkb:Teen_Choice_Awards
gptkb:People's_Choice_Awards
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Maryann_Brandon
gptkbp:film_length 102 minutes
gptkbp:film_score PG-13
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Perks_of_Being_a_Wallflower:_The_Movie
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: A Novel in Letters
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Charlie
gptkbp:format gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print
ebook
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Michael_Brook
gptkb:drama
coming-of-age
young adult fiction
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:loss
gptkb:bullying
gptkb:identity
personal growth
mental health awareness
mental health challenges
self-discovery
social anxiety
belonging
youth culture
overcoming adversity
friendship dynamics
self-acceptance
family dynamics
emotional healing
mental illness
adolescence
sexuality
support systems
first love
trauma recovery
youth struggles
emotional struggles
coming out
high school experiences
navigating relationships
finding oneself
friendship support
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Perks of Being a Wallflower
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:literature
youth culture
film adaptations of young adult novels
subsequent young adult literature
gptkbp:influenced_artists encourages self-acceptance
promotes empathy and understanding
provides comfort to those feeling isolated
resonates with adolescents
sparks conversations about mental health issues
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
gptkb:To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Bell_Jar
gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
gptkb:The_Great_Gatsby
gptkb:To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
gptkb:A_Separate_Peace
gptkbp:inspiration real-life events
real-life experiences of the author
addresses issues of love and loss
based on Chbosky's own experiences
reflects the struggles of adolescence
addresses issues of sexuality
reflects teenage struggles
Chbosky's own experiences
Stephen Chbosky's own experiences
gptkbp:isbn 978-0671027346
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Charlie
gptkb:Patrick
gptkb:Sam
gptkb:Charlie_Kelmeckis
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Michael_Brook
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:letters
first-person
stream of consciousness
gptkbp:narrative_style epistolary
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Patrick
gptkb:Sam
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:page_count 213
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2012
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Russell_Smith
gptkb:Lianne_Halfon
gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Summit_Entertainment
gptkb:Lions_Gate_Entertainment
gptkbp:published gptkb:1999
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:MTV_Books
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1999
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Pocket_Books
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:reader_demographic young adults
teenagers
adults interested in young adult fiction
gptkbp:received positive reviews
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1999
gptkb:2012
September 21, 2012
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2012
gptkbp:released gptkb:2012
gptkbp:released_on September 21, 2012
gptkbp:runtime 103 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Pittsburgh
1990s
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Pittsburgh
gptkbp:significant_quotes ' It's okay to be sad.'
' We accept the love we think we deserve.'
' Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody.'
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Ezra_Miller
gptkb:Emma_Watson
gptkb:Logan_Lerman
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:letters
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:music
coming of age
the tunnel
the letters represent communication
the mixtape represents friendship
the tunnel represents escape
the wallflower
music represents connection
letters as a form of communication
music as a coping mechanism
the wallflower as a metaphor for introversion
letters represent communication
letters as a form of expression
music as a connection
the tunnel as a metaphor for growth
the wallflower as a representation of introversion
the mixtape
gptkbp:target_audience young adults
teenagers
gptkbp:themes gptkb:friendship
gptkb:identity
love
mental health
trauma
coming of age
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Stephen_Chbosky
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gptkb:The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World
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gptkb:Tribeca_Film_Festival
gptkb:The_Black_List
gptkb:Boston_Marriage_(film)
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Emma_Watson
gptkb:Daniel_Radcliffe
gptkb:Focus_Features
gptkb:Jenna_Jameson
gptkb:Nina_Dobrev
gptkb:Cameron_Crowe
gptkb:Angela_W._White
gptkb:Kids'_Choice_Awards
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gptkb:A_Case_of_You
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