Both works delicately explore the relevant themes of how psychological issues and moral growth manifest through the coming of age. Although Craig was raised in a healthy and supportive environment compared to Charlie who had faced severe childhood traumas, both characters develop similar psychological conditions which must be overcome in order to successfully transition from troubled adolescents into mature and multifaceted young adults. The psychological issues experienced by adolescents are universal, whereas the causes and triggers from which they are formed may vary extensively. The life events through a child's upbringing may range from mundane to highly traumatic yet both works illustrate the underlying fact that psychological issues such as depression, anxiety and social isolation may develop regardless of where an individual lays on the range. In The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie experiences extreme cases of depression, social isolation and emotional instability. Further into the novel, it is revealed that Charlie developed these psychological issues as