A summer's Reading

The main character in the story "A summer's reading" is George Stoynovich, a 20 year old young man who dropped out of school at the age of 16. George was ashamed to walk in the street, and did not talk to any of his acquaintances because he had not graduated from high school, so he could not get a job. George made me think about his character and I think that his character is a very interesting one, which develops and grows up along the story.

The writer describes George as a lazy guy, who does not have patience and does not read books at all, except for his sister's magazines. Along the story, the writer describes George's environment,in which he grew up. His mother died when he was a child, and he lives with his father and sister, Sophie. As we read the story we can understand that Sophie tries to give him her support.

In addition, the writer describes George's character as problematic. He is lazy, impatient and hopeless. He has some problems such as shames as a result of not having a formal education. George felt that people did not respect him and stayed in his room during the day time. When it got dark, he went out to a park, that was isolated from the rest of the world by an iron railing. George found in the park an escape from his life.

However, his life changed when he met Mr. Cattanzara and told him that he was reading books to improve his education. The truth, which he was always fearful that people would discover, was that he was not reading any books at all.

Finally, I would like to express my opinion and say that George goes through a growing process, which makes him understand things about his life and the way to deal with them. When Mr. Cattanzara does not tell anybody the truth about George, that he is not really reading any books, George understands that he has to justify his reputation, otherwise he could not be able to enjoy life.