My Reading Journal 7

Anton Chekhov,the author of this story,was born in Russia.He received a medical degree in his life.Instead of practiced medicine,he devoted his life to writing.
This story named The Confession,it talks about a thief who made his confession in jail.Gregory was rehoicing over being a cashier,in that time,people seemed to be changed,everyone show their respect to him.His brother made up with him and the girl who he admired marry him.For the temporary respect,he keep showering them with more and more money.Of course,he didn't have so much money,so he committed crimes,he stole it!One day he hold a party and all his so-called friends applauding him were whispered behind his back.But this didn't prevent them from enjoy themselves.The next day he got caught,everyone that took advantage of him all left away.From honor to scoundrel,it spent just one day.
People always want to fit in other's expection,even do something that was against our own judgment.Though it's a common human weakness,Gregory choose to commit crimes,that's a irresponsible action.Try harder,learn more and be professional in his own field so that he can earn more money and receive real respection,that's the real way he should have done.

My Reading Journal 6

Charles,written by Shirley Jackson,this story talks about a naughty child.Laurie always says what happened in his school at lunch,and mentions his friend,Charles,all the time.Charles is a boy who likes to play pranks on others,that makes teachers and peers annoyed.One day,their school hold a P.T.A. meeting,Laurie's parents attended the meeting,and they wondered if Charles's mother will go.However,at the meeting no one mentioned Charles.After the meeting Laurie's mother sought out the teacher and talked about Charles.Finally,she knew that there was no Charles in this class,Charles is Laurie.

It's often difficult to take responsibility for our own actions.People tend to blame somebody else because we are afraid of being punished.I think learn to be responsible is a great lesson in our lives,and it's necessary.Only we dare to take our own responsibilities can we achieve our great goal in our lives.