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We chose the excerpt because we think that this is one of the most important moments in the book. Ella was originally so scared that her family wouldn't accept her having a mixed child that she told Johnson to tell her family that she’s dead. Hence the book title. But here we see that Ella’s sister was much more concerned about her death of her sister, rather than the race of her niece.
This is important because leading up to this point, Dolores was kind of concerned about whether or not her white family would accept her or not. When she finds out they do, she continues exploring her journey for finding her ancestry and discovering the family's lost secrets.
The key themes and ideas Johnson is having are empathy, shared pain, and hope.This section shows Johnson's overwhelming sense of hardship that her search for family has brought to all people concerned. She struggles with regret for tricking Dorothy, but she also acknowledges that all sides of the family have suffered and feels accountable for her feelings. Johnson, however, learns that her aunt and her white side would be accepting and not shame her black side.
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[Scene: The TikTok opens with an intense close-up of a book cover dramatically titled, “The Lost Echoes.” The camera quickly pans out to reveal a dimly lit room, filled with scattered pages and a flickering candle, setting an enigmatic and suspenseful mood. An ethereal sound of a whisper echoes through the first few seconds, drawing viewers in.]
[Text Overlay: “The Secret That Changed Everything…”]
[Scene: Cut to a split screen – on one side, we see Ella, played by an actress with a pensive expression, nervously pacing back and forth. On the other side, we have a quick montage of family photos, each flickering like an old film reel. The background music is a soft, haunting melody that crescendos at the end of the montage.]
[Transition: A glitch effect transitions to a new angle, where Ella hesitantly hands a letter to Johnson, the scene bathed in a vintage filter, enhancing the emotional weight of the moment. A sticker pops up with a broken heart emoji, emphasizing the tension.]
[Scene: The video shifts to a dramatic angle from above, capturing Ella’s sister reading the letter, her eyes widening in shock. The camera zooms in on her face as tears start to form, highlighting her internal conflict.]
[Text Overlay: “Not the news she expected…”]
[Scene: The screen now shows Dolores, another character, with a determined look, diving into a pile of old documents. The camera spins around her, creating a dynamic feel as she uncovers hidden family secrets. The background music shifts to an inspiring, hopeful tune.]
[Scene: A slow-motion shot of Johnson, standing between two family portraits, one of her white family and one of her black family, symbolizing her journey of reconciliation. The lighting here is warm, casting a golden glow that signifies acceptance and unity.]
[Ending Scene: The video concludes with a powerful wide shot of all the characters together, standing in a symbolic circle, united despite their struggles. The screen fades to black with a question in bold letters.]
[Text Overlay: “Would you have the courage to uncover your family’s hidden truths? Comment below!”]
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Please check that you have spelled “The Lost Echoes” correctly.
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I will note the use of direct text form the story to get a better outcome. This time the assignment was a quick turn-around. Student work is due tomorrow
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