A Summer's Reading

George Stoyonowich, the protagonist of the story "Summer's Reading", is a 20 year old young man. George lives in a poor and darkly(gr.) little neighborhood in New-York city. He is not very well educated, and as the story evolves, he has to confront some difficulties and dilemmas due to his lack of education.

George is a bony young man. He is indolent, immature and a very introverted person. Having become a drop-out at the age of 16, George cannot find a decent job, and therefore people pay little respect to him. The environment in which George grows up in(מיותר) makes it difficult for him to blossom. Neither his father nor his older sister has(gr.) ever paid much attention to him, and it certainly bothers him.

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As I have already mentioned, George does not feel that the people around him pay him respect, except one person, his neighbor, Mr. Cattanzara. After meeting Mr. Cattanzara in the street, George lies to him, telling him that he plans to read 100 books that summer. Ever since George has lied to Mr. Cattanzara, he does his best not to encounter Mr. Cattanzara again. But, thanks to Mr. Cattanzara, positive rumors about George are spread throughout the neighborhood. This helps George change and realize that he his behavior was(gr.) wrong.

In conclusion, George's character in the story made me understand that words are not worth much unless you perform acts to prove them. Until a person stops talking about his plans and starts working to make them reality(gr. - real), he will not be respected by his sorroundings and he will not feel any satisfaction.

Very good work.

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Daphna