What does Part 4 contribute to the book as a whole? What does the reader learn from Part 4 that is not clear elsewhere? Part 4 shows the reader how kids react when they see August. Part 4 provides an explanation of Jack's feelings toward August. Part 4 explains that kids at Beecher Prep are skeptical of being August's friend. Part 4 is where the reader learns what August looks like. Item at position 14