Rajeed's attitude toward his Saturday of volunteering changes from reluctance or annoyance to acceptance and even pleased.
In the short story "Saturday with Einstein " by Mona Gedney, the narrator Rajeed narrates how he ended up 'volunteering' for a social cause despite his reluctance. But at the end of the day, he was much pleased to have been a part of it.
- Rajeed was 'registered' by his best friend Kristina to spend a <em>"Saturday devoted to service projects for citizens who needed help".</em>
- This was despite his reluctance to spend not only his holidays but also getting into some cause which he doesn't really like to be a part of.
- But at the same time, he was reluctant to back off and so he went ahead with the plan to volunteer.
- He was assigned to help Mrs. Elinor Washington, do her household chores, and be her helper for the day.
- Though at first annoyed at Kristina for registering him, at the end of the day, he was pleased to have gone through with it.
After spending the day with Mrs. Washington and her pet parrot Einstein, Rajeed realized that it is not at all bad helping others. He came to love being a part of the social cause and even declared<em> "it wasn't too awful"</em>.
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