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.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015


 



            The nurse appeared in the doorway.” Johnny,” she said quietly, “your mother is 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, I’m letting her in” said the nurse.

Then Johnny was so enraged he put his pillow over his face and suffocated himself. His mother felt really bod and killed herself.

            “Why did Johnny kill himself 2-bit, why, he didn’t do any wrong? Well besides him killing bob and all. He was a good kid. It’s a shame he killed himself he died too young.” Said Ponyboy.  

            “Ponyboy, he did what he thought was best for his family.” Said 2-bit.

“I didn’t even get to say goodbye.” said Pony boy
 
 

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