PROMPT: FATHERS

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FATHER'S DAY PROMPTS!

What is a father? Well, literally, a father is the man who fathered you, but unfortunately (or fortunately depending upon how you look at it) some people never know their biological fathers. But this is not the only “father” one can have. Perhaps there was another male figure who was predominant in your life? Or perhaps you never really knew what a father was until much older? Perhaps you still don't? Perhaps “father” to you is some sort of deity? Either way, the presence a father, or a lack thereof has molded you into the person you are today and the same can go for characters.

Your task is to chose one of the following prompts below about fathers and to write a response. Remember that each response earns fifteen francs for the character who responded. After you have responded, please post the IOU to receive your fifteen francs here. Have fun writing and I can't wait to see all of the creative responses that you and your characters come up with.

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OPTION ONE – GIFTS

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What does your character's father want more than anything else in the world? Is it to spend time together doing something special? Is it to have time alone to relax? Perhaps it's that new shaving kit he's been eyeballing at the store? In this option, your character is to state what they would give to their father if they could give him anything at all in the world, as well as how they would go about presenting him with such a gift. Your response should be at least three paragraphs in length and contain proper grammar and spelling.

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OPTION TWO – MEMORIES

Fathers are very influential figures in many of our lives. What is your character's most vivid memory of their father? It does not have to be a good memory, but it should be something that has left a life-long lasting impression upon them. Your memory should be at least five paragraphs in length, be in the past tense, and should contain proper spelling and grammar. This option may be written in first person as if the character is reflecting back upon their life if you so desire to write so.

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OPTION THREE – WHAT IS A FATHER?

Have you ever heard the famous quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet “What is in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”? Well, this option is along those lines. What is a father to your character? I mean beyond the dictionary definition here. Even if your character never knew their father, they likely still have some perception of what a father must be, however clouded or diluted that perception might be. Your task is for your character to define what a father is and to explain how this definition has influenced them in their own lives. Responses to this may be written in first person. Your response should be at least four paragraphs in length and contain proper spelling and grammar.

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Happy writing everyone. Use this prompt (as well as the other prompts that are up) to get into your character's mind and to earn a few extra francs in the process.