What is different about the way in which Justin’s part of the story is written? Why do you think R.J. Palacio has done this?

This section is important because it is delivered from the perspective of someone who focuses primarily on Via, rather than on Auggie. In Via's section, one of Via's biggest complaints is that she feels invisible because her entire life is defined by her little brother's condition. Now, she has found someone who gets to know her outside the context of her little brother, but who still comes to love and appreciate her family. Justin even calls her Olivia rather than Via, a sign that Via is able to exist outside her family. For Via, Justin is the best of both worlds, a companion who fits seamlessly into both the school and the home components of her life.