It’s Auggies first time going to this new school and meeting two new teachers and three odd students. Who wouldn’t be scared? August also has a facial deformity that makes him feel uncomfortable around other adults and kids. It also gives him a hard time making friends.

When August gets to his new school with his mom, he meets the Principal Mr.Tushman, and the Vice Principal. Later on Mr.Tushman introduces three students that will be in the same homeroom as August.

As they give Auggie a tour around the school, Auggie barely even looks up at them and he notices that one of them acts as if he doesn’t like Auggie.

I think Auggie has this laugh/crying felling because he is very sensitive. He cares what other people think! He doesn’t want other people to see him cry so he feels the urge to force a laugh.

So this is why I think that August has this laugh/crying feeling.