Rewrite a scene from the novel holes from a different character’s viewpoint.
Things to consider:
The dialogue of the moment will stay the same, but does your character interpret the tone or meaning of the dialogue differently?
How might the character feel or what thoughts might they have that would be different from what is originally presented in the scene?
In the scene where Stanley is digging his hole under the hot sun, I would rewrite it from the perspective of Zero, the quiet and loner boy who is always under the radar.
As Zero watches Stanley sweat and dig tirelessly, a pang of guilt and admiration washes over him. He can't help but feel sorry for Stanley, a new arrival to the camp, who is already struggling under the harsh conditions. Zero knows what it's like to be alone and desperate, and he sees a bit of himself in Stanley.
Even though Zero doesn't speak much, he can't help but observe the interactions between the boys and the staff at Camp Green Lake. He sees how Stanley is singled out and picked on, and it reminds him of his own struggles to fit in. Zero understands the unspoken rules of survival at the camp, and he knows that Stanley is at a disadvantage.
As Stanley collapses from exhaustion, Zero can't help but feel a sense of camaraderie with him. They may come from different backgrounds, but they share the same struggle to survive in a cruel and unforgiving environment. Slowly, Zero begins to see Stanley as a potential ally, someone who could help him break free from the cycle of digging holes for a crime he didn't commit.
Despite his usual detachment, Zero can't shake the feeling of solidarity that he feels towards Stanley. He knows that they are in this together, and he silently vows to watch out for the newcomer in the days to come.