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.
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As Papa walked home that evening, his heart was heavy with worry. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was not right. The moon hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the street as he quickened his pace. When he reached the front steps of their small apartment, he could hear the muffled voices of Mama, Maud Martha, and Helen coming from inside. He pushed open the door and was met with a tense silence.
"Papa, you're home," Mama said, her eyes red and puffy. "We've been waiting for you."
Papa's heart sank as he looked around the room. Maud Martha sat hunched over on the couch, her head in her hands. Helen stood by the window, her arms crossed as she stared out into the darkness.
"What's happened?" Papa asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Mama took a deep breath before speaking. "Maud Martha was followed home from school today. A group of boys taunted her, called her names. She's been crying ever since she got back."
Papa felt a surge of anger and sadness wash over him. How could anyone be so cruel to his sweet Maud Martha?
"I'll take care of it," he said, his jaw set in determination. "No one messes with our girl and gets away with it."
The next day, Papa marched into the school principal's office, demanding action be taken against the boys who had tormented Maud Martha. He refused to leave until he had a promise that it would never happen again. And true to his word, the boys never bothered Maud Martha again.
From that day on, Papa made sure to walk Maud Martha to and from school, always keeping a watchful eye out for any sign of trouble. And though the memory of that awful day lingered in their minds, they found strength in each other, knowing that as long as they had family, they could weather any storm.