The Book of the Dead

In “The Book of the Dead,” Annie Bienaime learns the truth about her father’s past after he throws her sculpture in a lake. Since the story is told from Annie’s point of view, readers see everything through her eyes. However, Annie reveals many details about her father in her descriptions of him. Based on these details, write a diary entry from Mr. Bienaime’s point of view. Imagine that you have just put the statue in the water and you have not yet told Annie. Explain your reasoning and how you think Annie will respond. How might your decision affect her career? How do you feel now that the statue is gone?