Character traits for Greg Heffley

Greg is the son of Frank and Susan, the younger brother of Rodrick, and the older brother of Manny. He is best friends with Rowley. Greg is a good-intentioned kid whose plans often turns to disasters, or misadventures at best. Greg must contend with his Grandpa moving in, trying to avoid going to Hardscrabble Farms to avoid a week of hard work, and must deal with his father’s insistence on Greg becoming more independent and more responsible. If this isn’t enough for Greg to handle, he must also deal with his mother’s insistence on going unplugged and spending more time with one another instead of electronics. Greg does his best to be more responsible, grows closer to his grandfather, and ultimately decides to attend Hardscrabble Farm when he accidentally puts the family car in a ditch.

At Hardscrabble Camp, Greg gains an appreciation for modern technology and convenience, and gains respect for the kids who have to do hard work every day. As the “Wimpy Kid” series of novels progress, Greg’s character begins to mature and gain a moral bearing. This is exemplified on several occasions in “Old School”, most notably when Greg wants nothing to do with Billy, who has fled his community service group, and when Greg argues that the bag of girls’ belongings be returned to the girl’s cabin. Greg’s father is called to the camp as an emergency chaperone, where Greg learns his father was very much like him at his age. This brings Greg and his dad closer together.