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'Who Will Survive': Personal Narrative

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This story was about a boy and a dog. It is related to the overall main idea “Who Will Survive” because it’s about Gary being bullied and Dirk (the dog) saving him. Both Gary and Dirk survived their rough situation.
Dirk was a dog with a desire to save others. His characteristics are protective, thoughtful, vicious, and a true hero. The reason he is protective is that he always tried to save Gary when it came to Happy, the bully. He was thoughtful because he tried to save Gary when Happy tried to bully him. What makes him vicious is he tried to save Gary from Happy he tore his clothing to pieces. Finally, he was a true hero because he always tried to save Gary.
Gary was a survivor and a hero. His characteristics are bravery, strength, and head
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