The Man in the Well

Front

What is a main theme of 'The Man in the Well'?

Back

People can act in cruel ways when they hold power over others.

Front

What decision do the children make when they find the man in the well?

Back

They decide to not go for help.

Front

How do the children interact with the man in the well?

Back

They ask him a series of questions.

Front

What is the children's emotional response to their treatment of the man at the end of the story?

Back

They were embarrassed that they had treated the man poorly.

Front

How do the children's intentions change throughout the story?

Back

They nearly help the man, but as a group they decide not to.

Front

What does the well symbolize in the story?

Back

The well symbolizes isolation and the moral dilemmas faced by the children.

Front

How does fear influence the children's actions in the story?

Back

Fear prevents them from helping the man initially.

Front

What role does peer pressure play in the children's decision-making?

Back

Peer pressure leads them to collectively decide not to help the man.

Front

What lesson can be learned about empathy from 'The Man in the Well'?

Back

Empathy is crucial in understanding and helping others in distress.

Front

How does the story illustrate the concept of moral responsibility?

Back

The children struggle with their moral responsibility to help the man.