Complete “For the Snake of Power” By Brenda Cooper
Extend Brenda Cooper’s short story “For the Snake of Power” by 4 pages to create a new ending
to the story.
Consider the events and dialog leading up to the end of the original story when envisioning your additions and conclusion. Remember to retain the personality and voice of the author and characters when you write. Will your ending be similar to the mindset and events that transpire in the story; or will you write an ending that is plausible and informed—yet unexpected and innovative?
Note important thematic information and dialog as you read the story and discern whether the characters contrast with, or complement each other. Find content in the text that helps you develop your ending sequence. As you read the story, discover how it addresses, exaggerates, and/or questions real events and customs. (Consider these factors and realize that contemporary events sometimes distort our perceptiocgons and attitudes toward differing subjects.)
