How does the author use parallelism in the novel, You Go First?

The things that Charlotte experiences often mirror what Ben faces in his own story including the bullying, the meeting of a new friend (Magda and Wyatt), and their personal losses. The second to last section, Friday, is the most desynched between characters as both face the aftermath of their choices. They are again brought back together on Saturday, where both Charlotte and Ben spend time with Magda and Wyatt respectively, gaining a new friend despite their isolation and experiences at school. This structure allows the story to move very quickly from one character to another and maintains this rapid pace between them. This pacing is further accelerated by the fact that the entire novel takes place in the span of six days. Everything must move quickly to accommodate these days, especially when the author removes some information such as Ben’s firecracker incident and parts of Charlotte’s journey into the city. Therefore, this structure mimics real life.