I think it allows the readers to understand the same situation from different viewpoints. We are not only given Auggie’s account of the things that take place in the story because when the point of view is changed we see the other characters’ thoughts and feelings in multiple instances. I believe the author does this to highlight the fact that although Auggie feels as though he’s suffering alone, there are other characters who both empathize and victimize him. This mirrors one the overall messages of the book that no matter how alone one may feel, there are people out there who share your experience and want to help.
