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In discussion about James Boswell and Samuel Johnson , I found the two of them makes a complementary couple.

Boswell was younger than Johnson; although their goal and aim of writing targeted at different field( Johnson's achievements at the dictionary and periodical essays while Boswell dedicated himself to writing the biographies of great people) they still become colse friends.

If it were not for the promote of Boswell, Johnson would not went on the grand tour with Boswell and composed Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland. boswell's social tact and Johnson's vigor and couriosity made the tour the great success.

I believe through the tour, Boswell observed more characteristics of Johnson thus the trip must helped him writing the biography of Johnson.

Through this tour, Johnson acquired different and exciting ecperiences before the last years of his life. After many years of hard working, Johnson deserved this trip as the last present he gave to himself.

If I were Johnson and I could extend his lifespan, I would definitely want to get on the road again with my young friend-Boswell.