Derry: “Oh no, because if I don’t go back there, I’ll never go anywhere in this world again.” (On the Face of it)
Derry later realizes that the decision taken at that moment helped him to come out of his shell. As Derry, write a diary entry expressing your happiness and thanking your stars for the right decision taken.
You may begin like this:
I was so fortunate to be able to be decisive at the right moment...
I was so fortunate to be able to be decisive at the right moment. Today, I cannot stop feeling grateful for the decision to go back to Mr. Lamb’s garden. It was the turning point of my life. Meeting Mr. Lamb and listening to his words of wisdom gave me the courage to embrace who I am.
For years, I had built walls around myself, isolating myself from the world out of fear of rejection. But that moment of courage helped me break free from my insecurities and step out into the world with confidence. I owe my happiness and newfound strength to that decision and to Mr. Lamb. Truly, life rewards those who take bold steps at the right time.
“If I am able, are you?” Sadao asked. “No,” Hana said, “But if you can do it alone...” Sadao hesitated again. “The strange thing is,” he said, “that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the police without difficulty. I care nothing for him. He is my enemy. All Americans are my enemy. And he is only a common fellow. You see how foolish his face is. But since he is wounded...” \hfill (The Enemy)