Question: Imagine how the story would be different if it were told from the point of view of the character, Papa. Using the information from the passage, rewrite the ending of the story starting from when Papa walks home (Paragraph 17). Make sure that you provide dialogue from the characters (Papa, Mama, Maud Martha, or Helen), and use sensory details and language to capture the action of the story. Stay true to the author’s voice and style. You should have a minimum of 300 words. Be mindful of conventions, so that they do not interfere with meaning.
As Papa walked home that evening, his heart was heavy with the knowledge of what had transpired at the school meeting. He knew he had to face Mama and Maud Martha, and he was not looking forward to it. As he entered the house, he found Mama in the kitchen, her face creased with worry.
"Papa, what happened at the meeting?" Mama asked, her eyes searching his face for answers.
Papa took a deep breath and looked at Mama, "I'm sorry, dear. I tried to stand up for Maud Martha, but I couldn't change their minds. They've decided to send her away to a special school."
Mama's eyes welled up with tears, "Oh, no. What are we going to do?"
Papa put his arms around Mama and held her tight, "We'll figure something out. We'll find a way to keep our family together."
Just then, Maud Martha came into the room, her face a mask of confusion and fear. "What's going on, Papa? Why is Mama crying?" she asked.
Papa knelt down in front of Maud Martha and took her hands in his, "I'm so sorry, sweetheart. The school board has decided to send you away to a different school."
Maud Martha's eyes filled with tears, "But I don't want to go away, Papa. I want to stay here with you and Mama."
Papa felt a lump in his throat as he hugged his daughter tight, "I know, Maud Martha. I know. But we'll always be a family, no matter where you are."
As the days passed, Papa and Mama worked tirelessly to find a way to keep Maud Martha at home. They fought against the injustice of the school board's decision, and eventually, they succeeded in their battle. Maud Martha stayed with her family, where she belonged, and Papa learned the power of love and determination in the face of adversity.