Creative Writing Task 1 Imagine you are one of the following characters: Either of the elderly couple on the train One of the ladies at the locker area.

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Creative Writing Task 1 Imagine you are one of the following characters: Either of the elderly couple on the train One of the ladies at the locker area One of the station boys Create a short excerpt from the book and tell your side of the story at that moment. ½ to ¾ page. Be mindful of the ‘voice’ you use and be sure to describe what you see and what you experienced in that scene. Remember to write in the first person and introduce yourself at the beginning of your chapter, (like the rest of the book).