"The Man in the Well"

Read the story "The Man in the Well Download The Man in the Well."

Answer the questions in complete sentences using the text entry box. 

1. Are the children's actions in this story cruel? Based on your own experiences, do you believe
children can often be cruel to others? Explain your answer.
2. Why do you think Aaron is upset that the man in the well knows his name? How do you think you
would have reacted if you were one of the children in the story and the man found out your name?
Explain your answer.
3. Consider the actions and motivations of the children in the story. Why do people do bad things?
Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your
answer.
4. In the context of this story, how does power corrupt? How does the balance of power between the
children and the man change throughout the story?