In what way does the film version of "Charles" depart from the original story? In the film, Laurie's teacher turns out to be the cause of all Charles's behavior
problems.
In the film, Laurie's time at school is shown to viewers rather than just narrated.
In the film, Laurie's mother is disappointed not to meet Charles's mother at the
PTA meeting and so she just goes home.
In the film, Laurie's parents recognize that their son has been the one causing all
the problems in school.