The Man in the Well

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What is a possible theme from 'The Man in the Well'?

Back

A group can cause people to make choices they would not make as individuals.

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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 does the narrator's statement, 'I think that we decided not to help him' reveal?

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It reveals that the children are all equally responsible.

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How do the children feel about their treatment of the man in the well at the end of the story?

Back

The children were embarrassed that they had treated the man poorly.

Front

What evidence shows the children's desire to remain anonymous?

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When he said my name, I felt the water clouding my eyes, and I wanted to throw stones, dirt down the well to crush out his voice.

Front

Define the concept of group dynamics in the context of 'The Man in the Well'.

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Group dynamics refers to the behaviors and psychological processes that occur within a social group, influencing decision-making and individual actions.

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What role does power play in the actions of the children in 'The Man in the Well'?

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Power can lead individuals to act cruelly, as seen in the children's decision to not help the man.

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Explain the significance of anonymity in group situations as depicted in the story.

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Anonymity can lead to a lack of accountability, allowing individuals to make decisions they might not make alone.

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What does the story suggest about the nature of childhood decisions?

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The story suggests that children can make significant decisions, often influenced by their peers.

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How does the setting of the well contribute to the story's themes?

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