The protagonist of the novel "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio is a young boy named August Pullman, who has a facial deformity. Throughout the book, August struggles to fit in with his peers and navigate the challenges of middle school. In the end, August decides to embrace his differences and be proud of who he is. He takes action by giving a speech at his school's graduation ceremony, in which he encourages his classmates to be kind and accepting of others who are different. This speech inspires his classmates and helps to foster a more inclusive and compassionate school community.