Assignment

Your Task: Rewrite the hospital scene where Johnny's mother comes to visit. In your version, the nurse does not turn her away, but lets her in the room. Imagine Johnny's reaction. What would Johnny's mother say to him? What would Johnny say to her?

You are writing part of a narrative, not a script. Sentences, punctuation, and paragraphs should appear the way it would in a book. Use the book or passage above as an example. Pay special attention to the dialogue and how the author starts a new paragraph each time she changes speakers.

Friday, May 22, 2015


A nurse appeared in the doorway. “Johnny,” she said quietly, “your mother’s here to see you.” Johnny opened his eyes. At first they were wide with surprise, then they darkened. “I don’t want to see her,” he said firmly.

“She’s your mother.”

“Johnny” his mother said softly, “What do you want from me ? You never cared anyways.” Johnny said carelessly.  She began to cry “I have always cared, I wasn’t ready for the responsibility of being a mother. I never knew how to take care of you or what to do with myself. I’ve always thought I’d never be a good enough mother for you.” She replied “ That doesn't mean you had to constantly verbally and physically abuse me. Along with always putting me down." Johnny screamed. 
" It was wrong of me I know." his mother argued. " Just get out! It's too late for you to act like you care!" Johnny cried. The machine began to beep rapidly. Johnny's Mother screamed "HELP MY SON HELP PLEASE HELP!!!" 
Doctors rushed into the room. The doctors began " He's dead He didn't have much time left. He just couldn't fight anymore. I'm sorry for your loss." "I'm sorry Johnny I was never there for you I love you my son." Johnny's mom whispered helplessly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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