Dear Diary, today was the most embarrassing day of my life. I was sitting at lunch with my friends when a kid I never talked to before came up to me and said something embarrassing. I could feel my face heating up as everyone's eyes turned to me. I realized the only place I had admitted that was in my journal. I quickly unzipped my backpack as I searched for the small, gray journal I had been writing in for years; the backpack was empty. Someone took my journal and leaked it to the entire school and word spread faster than a wildfire. I knew there was nothing I could do, it was too late. I looked up at the loud laughter across the lunch room as Derrick Jones waved a small journal in the air, my journal. I'm not usually one for drama, but when it comes to me and my belongings, I do what's gotta…show more content… His lack of development or change highlights the negative effects of materialism and possessiveness, which supports the thematic investigation of these issues. Overall, Judson's portrayal as a morally complicated and ambiguous character whose attributes contribute to the story's underlying theme is shaped by the diary entry, which sheds light on his intentions and actions. This journal entry effectively conveys Judson's relevant high school experience. Through the embarrassment he endured, he grew a new compulsion to make sure his belongings were not found in the hands of someone else. This is why Judson keeps his possessions locked away in a closet, only to obtain the key. With this being said, it also explains why Judson went to extreme measures when he found out that someone had broken into his closet and stolen his belongings. Understanding Judson's personality can be gained by how he presents himself. Perhaps his well-tailored clothing conveys a precise disposition, or perhaps his scar bears witness to past
