3. The following is the novel you have studied in
the literature component in English language.
Captain Nobody – by Dean Pitchford
Suggest an alternate ending of the novel you
have studied. Support your answer with close reference to the text.
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MODEL ANSWER :
The
novel I have studied is Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford. There are
many interesting incidents in the novel. If I am given the chance to alter any
parts of the story, I will choose to have an alternate ending.
The
ending of the novel starts when Newt and Chris who are hospitalized come back
home. After a few days home, everything goes back to normal, Mom
relying on Newt about her misplaced things and Dad gets back to his busy work.
If I am given the chance to have an alternative to the ending, I would
choose to alter the part where everything goes back to normal after they come
home when the parade is over. My ending will portray the family having
a closer bond. First, they are seen together having breakfast prepared by
mom or dad. Newt and Chris will be at the table happily having a conversation
with mom and dad. The conversation will evolve around Newt as well. In my
opinion, Mom and Dad should not get back to their normal routines after what
had happened since the Big Game. Mom should become more responsible and she
must not rely on Newt to find all her stuff. After what happened, she should
show more appreciation towards Newt.
The same
thing should also be happening to Dad. He should be portrayed as he no
longer busy entertaining calls. Dad is seen announcing his new job at
breakfast because his current job requires him to spend less time with his
family. To show that he is grateful to Newt, should have put more focus and spend
more time together with him. Besides, they have already faced too many
challenges as a family. It is about time they enjoy life as a family.
The
conversation at the breakfast table is no longer a hectic situation with Newt
being ignored. This time mom and dad will have a conversation where Newt is
given an acknowledgement. The ending will portray Newt sharing his experience
in school the day before and both mom and dad and Chris, listening and joining
in the conversation. He is no longer being pushed aside. As parents, mom and
dad should show their care by giving their children the attention they deserve.
They should not practice favouritism by only paying attention on a particular
child.
That
would be the ending that I would like to suggest if I am given the chance to do
so. The ending will show mom and dad playing their parts as responsible
and caring parents. They will be the main factor that will bind the family
together. Close family bond is the major factor for happiness in life. That
will definitely make the story becomes more interesting and perhaps, Captain
Nobody II will be coming out soon and the telling stories of his teenage years.
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