Creative Writing Response

Katie Hines

11/18/2012

Block 4

Creative Writing Response

4. Write the “missing scene” from chapter 1 in which the Council of Vocations is deliberating Equality’s future.

           “Equality 7-2521,” Monotonous 3-2121 muttered through tight lips, “Above average

intelligence; they are labeled as possible threat.”

           “Should they be canceled?” Satisfactory 7-3645 questioned.

           “No, no,” Monotonous 3-2121 shook their head, “That could cause an uproar. They shall be

appointed a simple task, very simple. Something to keep them busy, but not too busy.”

            Compatible 4-3218 stared at the blank walls and felt the emptiness in their heart. Another great

Scholar or Leader could be made of this Equality 7-2521, and Compatible opened their mouth to argue

the point, but stopped themselves, for it is very sinful to object to one's brothers and all brothers must

agree on all things.

           “They could be assigned as a ditch digger,” Satisfactory 7-3645 offered.

           “No, absolutely not,” Tyranny 7-8900 slammed their fist on the wooden table, “What if they

were to come across something from the Unmentionable Times buried underneath the sand? Do you

know what they could do, what they could conjure up?”

           “Fruit and Vegetable Gatherer?”

           “Heavens no,” Monotonous 3-2121 replied fiercely, “We do not need them studying the earth

and the things which grow from it. We do not need them questioning nature and questioning authority

and questioning the fragile world we live in.”

            “Equality 7-2521 shall be a Street Sweeper,” Deliverance 1-2324 raised their calloused hand

and stated with sureness, “They shall live in the grayest of houses. They shall eat the blandest of meals.

They shall receive the plainest of tunics. Equality 7-2521 shall not ruin our perfect society.”

            The slam of a wooden mallet affirmed the decision.