BOOK REPORT : THE DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE

Title : The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 3/4
Author : Sue Townsend ( 박종서 譯 )
Publisher & Year : 출판회사 도솔 & 1990. 2. 12

Vocabularies
menace:협박
nearly killde itself : 좋아 죽으려고 했다
indecent:음란한
crack up:약해지다
dead posh : 아주 멋진
make out : 이해하다, 알아내다
get done : 혼나다
redundancy cheque : 실업 수당
on the go : 끊임없이 활동하는

Reflection
The main character of this book is Adrian Mole who is 13 and 3-quarter years old. he lives in England. he has a number of private problems such as parents, his weak dog, school life, his spots, and his lover Pandora. so, the story of this book is to solve or complain his private problems. overall, he seems to be cynical to problems around him. I wondered so why author makes main character so cynical. at first, I thought it was so annoyed by Adrian's expression. but as time passed, I think I understand author's intention. Adrian's cynical attitude is so funny for some situations or so calm for other situation.
To begin with his story, he always complains his spots on his face. he insists that he cannot help having so many spots because her mother doesn't get him to take Vitamin C supplements. after that, he often complains his appearance. I think he is a typical teenager who concerns for spots. besides, he complains his mother for other house work occasion. it can be seen adolescent mind of teenager in general house.
Secondly, he is afflicted with Berry Kent in school. so he gave Berry Kent menace money. he thought his miserable accident which Berry Kent tripped him up is caused because he is an intellectual so anyone couldn't understand him. I think he has intellectual vanity which is often occupied by same agers. in that age, teenagers often have vanity for showing their own advantages and attraction. so I think it is well-reflectioned teens' mind. after all, his grandmother, however, frightened Berry Kent. so he can live peaceful school life. in this statement, I think although he insists he is an individual existence but he must depend on his parents and relatives, it symbolizes the 'Teenager'.
Third of this story line is his loving girl, Pandora. In his diary, he usually writes about Pandora who sat next to him in Geography class. however, Pandora came to go out with Nigel. and Craig Thomas. however, he comes to go out with Pandora in the end. in that occasion, he shows me a immature love and longings for a girl. the subject 'love' has been used in a number of novels. most of all, many novels have expressed love to be so pure and innocent. but, this story is distinguishable from this point. this story expresses love to be into Adrian's mind and more frankle.
the biggest concern he has is his parents. his parents have myraid of fightings after all, they got divorced and his mother seemed to like Mr.Lucas who live next door. also, His father tried to find out his new lover. I thought that although Ms.Mole got away from their home, his father may have some remaining feelings. so, I could anticipate there is some possibility for Adrian's parents to be recombination. and then, Finally, this story ended in contents that Mr.Mole and Ms.Mole got together. compared with first situations in Adrian's home, the last scene is so dramatic and contrary. it may be somewhat tasteless conclusion. however, it is more special results for Adrian who wants to live peaceful life. after re-combination, Adrian and his family will be comfortable and happy.