Moral decisions can be difficult to make if they go against your beliefs. You could choose to follow your orders or follow your instincts. The stories “Gregory” by Panos Ioannides and “The Day of the Last Rock Fight” by Joseph Whitehill both have endings that result in a negative outcome; both protagonists are conflicted about whether they should be loyal to their leader or friend, or follow their own instincts. The "Gregory" soldier is torn between whether to kill Gregory or not, and Ronnie finds himself in a situation where he has to decide whether or not he should have turned in his best friend Peter. These protagonists are negatively affected by the decisions they make. In "Gregory", the soldier regrets killing "Gregory", and in "The Day of the Last Rock Fight", Ronnie is heavily burdened after making the decision not to tell the detective how Gene Hanlon dies. Additionally, both stories describe how difficult it can be to make decisions when you know that your decision could have a big impact on society and yourself. The stories "Gregory" and "The Day of the Last Rock Fight" involve a theme that refers to the conflict a person has when making decisions. In “Gregory,” the soldier has no problem following his bosses' rules and killing the people he is assigned. When it comes to Gregory, the situation is different because the soldier has a special bond with Gregory than any other former prisoner. They both become close friends and when the leader tells the soldier to kill Gregory, he feels guilty. The story states: “How on earth could you kill such a friend? Even though his name is Gregory and some people on his side killed one of our own, even though we had left wives and ch...... middle of paper ......ory will be guilty for the rest of his life since Gregory's killing, and Ronnie goes through an emotional state where he needs the help of professionals to help him overcome the guilt he feels for lying to the sergeant. Therefore, making a decision can have a huge impact on others. That's why it's important to think about the consequences that might occur before making any decisions. Both the soldier and Ronnie face challenges in deciding whether to be loyal to their leader or friend, or whether they should do the opposite. They later regret their decision and face the consequences that come with it. Ronnie goes through an emotional state for lying to the sergeant and the soldier feels guilty for killing Gregory. This is why you should think about others before making any decisions and be loyal to those you trust and believe are right.