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 weight of his own failures. He could still hear the cries of his daughter, Maud Martha, echoing in his mind, a painful reminder of the rift that had grown between them. The walls of his house felt suffocating as he approached, knowing he would have to face his wife, Mama, and try to mend what had been broken.
When he entered the house, Mama was waiting for him, her eyes filled with a mixture of worry and disappointment. "Where have you been, Papa?" she asked, her voice tinged with frustration.
Papa could feel the tension in the air, but he knew he had to set things right. "I've been out thinking, Mama. Thinking about how I've let us all down," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.
Mama looked at him with a mixture of sadness and understanding. "We've all been struggling, Papa. But we can't give up on each other," she said, her hand reaching out to touch his arm.
Papa felt a surge of emotion at her words, knowing that he needed to make amends with his daughter. He found Maud Martha in her room, her face still streaked with tears. "I'm sorry, Maud Martha," he said, his voice filled with regret. "I haven't been the father you deserve."
Maud Martha looked up at him, her eyes brimming with emotion. "I know, Papa. But I still love you," she said, her voice soft but firm.
Papa felt a wave of relief wash over him, knowing that there was still hope for their family. He took his daughter in his arms, feeling the warmth of her forgiveness enveloping him. And in that moment, he knew that no matter what challenges they faced, they would do it together – as a family.