Вопрос школьника
In pairs, take the roles of Pip and the convict and act out their dialogue in the graveyard. Change the ending.
Ответ от учителя
As an AI language model, I cannot act out the dialogue, but I can provide a detailed answer to the question.
In the graveyard scene of Charles Dickens’ novel «Great Expectations,» Pip encounters an escaped convict who threatens him to bring him food and a file to remove his leg irons. Pip is terrified and agrees to the convict’s demands. However, in this alternate ending, Pip and the convict have a different conversation that changes the course of the story.
Pip: Who are you? What do you want from me?
Convict: I am an escaped convict, and I need your help. Bring me some food and a file to remove these leg irons.
Pip: I’m sorry, sir, but I cannot help you. I’m just a young boy, and I don’t want to get into trouble.
Convict: Please, boy, I’m desperate. I won’t hurt you. I promise.
Pip: Why are you running away? What did you do?
Convict: I was wrongly accused of a crime I didn’t commit. I need to clear my name and find the real culprit.
Pip: That’s terrible. But I still can’t help you. I don’t want to get in trouble with the law.
Convict: I understand. Thank you for your time. I’ll leave you alone now.
Pip: Wait, sir. I have an idea. I can bring you some food and water, but I cannot give you a file. However, I can help you find a way to remove your leg irons.
Convict: That’s very kind of you, boy. I appreciate your help.
Pip: But you have to promise me that you won’t hurt anyone. And if you’re innocent, I hope you find justice.
Convict: I promise you, boy. I won’t hurt anyone. And I’ll clear my name and find the real culprit.
In this alternate ending, Pip shows compassion and empathy towards the convict, and the convict reciprocates by not threatening him. This conversation changes the course of the story, as Pip’s kindness towards the convict leads to a different outcome. The convict may find a way to clear his name and prove his innocence, and Pip may learn the value of empathy and compassion towards others.
