Emotion: Feeling Ashamed

I've noticed that Charlie feels ashamed a lot. For example, on October 6, 1991, Charlie begins writing to this friend that he feels very ashamed. He has a naughty dream about Sam. Also on October 15, 1991, Charlie writes how when he masturbates he tries not to feel ashamed when he does it. Feeling ashamed of things reveals that Charlie cares about what others think of him. Others opinions matter to him such as Sam's because he cares about her. He really wants her as a friend and does not want to jeopardize this opportunity.