The first entry of a two-part composition, Weeks writes about various subjects which he has learned about in school. He displays much curiosity about the world around him, from outer space to the concepts of sleep and death. At the end of this entry, Weeks writes a short excerpt that is very similar to his work “On Temperance”.

The second entry of his two-part composition, Weeks continues to show his curiosity in the various changes of the world. Although this composition is much more general in his questions, he explores subjects such as language and aging.

By now George’s writing has taken form as his grammar is proper and his syntax is advancing. In this composition he appears to have gained much maturity as he is able to extrapolate the importance and finiteness of his youth in relation to his life. It is interesting to note his opinions of childhood being an important time to play rather than to grow up as quickly as possible.

More than a year since his last documented composition, George has matured quite a bit, and now writes about his political views pertaining to the developing war against Mexico. His opinions are very passionate and it is interesting to note his rebellious tone while speaking against the government.

A composition that is very similar to his earlier writings on the changes in the universe, Weeks expresses his awe over new technologies and scientific phenomena. He questions the methods of electricity, magnetism, and galvanization as new but strange concepts.