This week’s creative assignment is “What if…?” What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky” were changed to contemporary society? Write a 400-word creative response in which you rewrite one of the following scenes. Assume the setting is contemporary.
- The opening conversation between Rosicky and Dr. Burleigh in Part I.
- The scene between Polly, Rudolph, and Rosicky in Part IV.
Assignment Requirements:
Your submission must:
- include a minimum of 400 words, written in paragraph form.
- be written in the third-person point of view (academic voice).
- be double spaced. A title page, running head, and abstract are not required.
- be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment on the submission page (click title above). Assignments not submitted in this way may be returned to you ungraded.
There is a no-research policy in place for this class. Using any material other than the assigned readings and lectures, even if it is correctly quoted and cited, will result in a failing grade for this assignment. Contact your instructor if you have questions about this policy
BELOW IS THE PASSAGE “NEIGHBOR ROSICKY:
In the opening conversation of “Neighbour Rosicky” in contemporary society, Rosicky and Dr. Burleigh discuss Rosicky’s health concerns.
Rosicky, now an elderly man in his seventies, sits in Dr. Burleigh’s office. He is a bit out of breath, and his chest feels tight. He mentions these symptoms to the doctor, who asks him some questions about his lifestyle. Rosicky explains that he still works on the farm, despite his age. He also mentions that he has been feeling tired lately.
Dr. Burleigh examines Rosicky and finds that he has a slight case of angina. He advises Rosicky to take it easy and to avoid strenuous activity. He also suggests that Rosicky should consider retirement, and that he should start taking medication to manage his symptoms.
Rosicky is reluctant to retire, as he has always been a hard worker and feels that retiring would mean the end of his independence. He also does not want to rely on medication. However, Dr. Burleigh explains that it’s important for him to take care of his health and that retirement does not mean the end of his independence. He also mentions that medication is a way to manage the symptoms and prevent it from getting worse.
In the end, Rosicky agrees to take Dr. Burleigh’s advice and starts to make changes in his life. He starts to take it easy and takes the medication as prescribed. He also starts to explore different hobbies and interests and spends more time with his family.
In a scene between Polly, Rudolph, and Rosicky in Part IV, Polly and Rudolph are worried about their father’s health. They try to convince him to sell the farm and move to a retirement home.
Polly and Rudolph are sitting with their father in the living room. They are worried about his health, and they have decided to talk to him about it. Polly starts by saying, “Dad, we’re worried about you. You’re not as young as you used to be, and we don’t want you to have a heart attack or anything.”
Rosicky listens to them patiently, but he is not happy with what they are suggesting. He explains to them that the farm is his life and he doesn’t want to leave it. He also mentions that he wants to die in his own bed, surrounded by his family and friends.