27th September, 2014
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules
Name: Lim Jin Shuen
Class: K3B
School Num.: 11120
Book Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules
Author: Jeff Kinney
Publication Year: 2008
Setting:
1. Greg Heffley- Gregory “Greg” Heffley is the main character of the series. The story is about his misfortunes and inner thoughts, done through illustrations. Like many kids his age, he seldom shows any remorse for his wrongdoings. His frustrations generally revolve around his family, friends, and schoolmates.
2. Rodrick Heffley- Rodrick is the name of Greg’s aggressive, antagonistic, older brother; a drummer in a garage band, humorously labelled as “Löded Diper” and noted for their substandard heavy metal concerts and limited musical abilities.
3. Susan Heffley- Susan Heffley is Greg’s mother. Though she tries to be loving, she sometimes seems dumb, embarrassing and overprotective. She and her husband pay far more attention to Manny than their other two sons, and give their youngest nearly everything he wants.
Summary:
Middle schooler Greg Heffley’s diary starts with summer and the misery of being in the swimming team (his father’s idea). His friend, Rowley, has gone on another exciting vacation that Greg doesn’t want to hear about. His little brother, Manny, and his parents tend to drive him crazy.
However, Greg’s biggest problem is his big brother, Rodrick. Rodrick “rules” because he “is the only one who knows about this really embarrassing thing that happened to Greg over the summer, and he’s been holding it over his head ever since. Despite this worry, Greg continues in his goofy way, when dealing with school, bullies, homework, and family, especially Rodrick.
Ultimately, the secret gets out. However, due to all the changes in the description of Greg’s secret as it passes from person to person, it’s no longer something that is an embarrassment to Greg.
Conclusion:
Despite all the teasing that goes on between Greg and his brother, they still care for one another. By the book’s end, when push comes to shove, Greg has set aside his animosity and tries to help Rodrick when he needs it.
Opinion:
I like this book because it is very interesting. Besides, the cartoons that go along with Greg’s journal entries are hilarious.
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