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Charlie is writing letters to someone he doesn't know. These letters aren't addressed to us, so we feel a little strange reading them.
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Charlie doesn't know anyone at the high school and he says he is "terrified". Charlie also doesn't like high school for a few reasons, one being the cafeteria is called the "Nutrition Center."
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Bill is very good to Charlie and plays of roll of his teacher and friend throughout the nevel.
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Charlie's aunt Helen was his "favorite person in the whole world." In fact, she is his only relative that gets a name.
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Charlie's parents had both experienced physical abuse at some point in their lives and they took appropriate steps to protect their daughter - even though she secretly continued the relationship.
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Things turn around for Charlie when he meets seniors Sam and Patrick, who take him under their wing.
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Charlie goes to his first party and (unintentionally) eats his first pot brownie.
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All of Charlie's friends are in a school play and he attends to watch them.
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Charlie makes multiple mix tapes throughout the book, and he made Patrick one becuase he was his secret santa.
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At this Christmas party, everyone exchnages their secret santa gifts.
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Bob invites Charlie over to his house for a New years party.
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Charlie is invited to the dance by Mary Elizabeth
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February 9, 1992, Charlie begins to date Mary Elizabeth
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February 15, 1992, Charlie goes to the dance with Mary Elizabeth
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April 18, 1992, Charlie and Mary Elizabeth break up
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May 2, 1992, Charlie spends a lot of time with Bob.
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May 8, Patrick and Brad stop seeing each other
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May 11, 1992, Charlie and Patrick begin to hang out a lot
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June 5, 1992, Sam, Patrick, and Charlie’s sister graduate
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June 10, 1992, Charlie is invited to Bill’s house
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June 13, 1992, Sam and Craig break up
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June 16, 1992, Charlie finishes his freshman year
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June 23, 1992, Sam leaves for college
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August 23, 1992, Charlie writes his last letter
