Journal Entry #3
In this novel, relationships are complicated to analyze. In particular, the relationship between Charlie and his family cannot be judged by its cover. If someone skims throughout their relationship nobody would understand the depth of their relationship. Skimmers would think that each family member is busy with their own lives. On the other hand, my family always have time to spend with each other. If I get bored, I have five people to speak with and at least one of them will always entertain me. My moments of depression never lasted longer than ten minutes because my parents or siblings would be there to cheer me up. However, when Charlie needed some company everyone played ping pong with him. First he went to his mother, then sister, then his room, then father, but nobody was in the mood to let him stay. …show more content…
They understand and care for each other. For instance, Charlie’s sister counted on Charlie so many times. She trusted him enough to tell him all her secrets. Nobody in my family would trust me with their secrets because they knew about me. Since, Charlie promised his sister to keep her secrets, he never mentioned about it except the time he accidently shared one of her secrets with Bill. He realized his mistake and never did it again. If I was in his shoes I would not have cared so much. I would go straight up and tell my parents about all the bad things my siblings have done because I think that is the right thing to do, it will create a good path for them in their lives even if I promise them. Nevertheless, I admire his integrity since I am missing that characteristic. Also, his sister wanted him to quit smoking for his health showing how much she cares even if she fights with Charlie all the
In this novel, relationships are complicated to analyze. In particular, the relationship between Charlie and his family cannot be judged by its cover. If someone skims throughout their relationship nobody would understand the depth of their relationship. Skimmers would think that each family member is busy with their own lives. On the other hand, my family always have time to spend with each other. If I get bored, I have five people to speak with and at least one of them will always entertain me. My moments of depression never lasted longer than ten minutes because my parents or siblings would be there to cheer me up. However, when Charlie needed some company everyone played ping pong with him. First he went to his mother, then sister, then his room, then father, but nobody was in the mood to let him stay. …show more content…
They understand and care for each other. For instance, Charlie’s sister counted on Charlie so many times. She trusted him enough to tell him all her secrets. Nobody in my family would trust me with their secrets because they knew about me. Since, Charlie promised his sister to keep her secrets, he never mentioned about it except the time he accidently shared one of her secrets with Bill. He realized his mistake and never did it again. If I was in his shoes I would not have cared so much. I would go straight up and tell my parents about all the bad things my siblings have done because I think that is the right thing to do, it will create a good path for them in their lives even if I promise them. Nevertheless, I admire his integrity since I am missing that characteristic. Also, his sister wanted him to quit smoking for his health showing how much she cares even if she fights with Charlie all the