If you could rewrite the ending of any story you’ve read, what would you change and why?

Question

Choose a book where the ending didn’t sit right with you. Would you make it happier, sadder, or more dramatic? Why do you think your version is stronger?

Answer 1

If I could rewrite the ending of Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, I would show more of Wilbur’s life after Charlotte’s death to provide a clearer resolution. This would emphasize the theme of friendship and the theme of cycles of life, reinforcing the author’s purpose of teaching the value of kindness, loyalty, and the impact of selfless acts.

Answer 2

You can tell if a narrator is trustworthy by checking if they:

1. Tell a consistent story
2. Have reasons to lie or hide things
3. Are contradicted by other characters or events
4. Show signs of exaggeration or bias
5. Admit they might not be completely truthful

If any of these happen, the narrator might be unreliable.