Write a compare-and-contrast analysis of how Greg Ridley from "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" changes from the beginning of the story

At the beginning of the story, Greg Ridley is in a bad mood because he knows his father will give him a lecture as soon as he comes in the door. Greg assumes in his mind that the lecture is a waste of time for him.

At the end of the story, Greg is remembering the lecture that his dad said to him, but this time, he is excited and he smiles just thinking about it.

This change happens because of another character named Lemon Brown. He tells Greg about how he lost his own son, and that the lessons and things that the father gives to a son should be treasured forever. Greg realizes that this is a fact. Greg changes how he acts because of what wise words he had learned from Lemon Brown. Greg finally understands and he feels more confident to work more hard into his work.

Explanation:

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At the beginning of the story, Greg Ridley is in a bad mood and is dreading the lecture from his father, knowing what was going to happen.

At the end of the story, Greg is anticipating a lecture from his dad once again, but this time, he is happy and smiles at the thought of it.

This change occurs because Lemon Brown tells Greg about how he lost his own son, and that the lessons and things a father gives a son should be treasured. Greg realizes this is true, and it shows by how his behavior changed at the end.