The Man In The Well Comp Check

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 mistake does Wendy make in the story?

Back

Wendy reveals one of their names to the man.

Front

How do the children react when the man says Aaron's name?

Back

They are shocked and embarrassed.

Front

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

Back

They decide to not go for help.

Front

Why do the children become angry with Aaron?

Back

Aaron tells the man all of their names.

Front

What does the well symbolize in the story?

Back

The well symbolizes a moral dilemma and the choices people make.

Front

How does power dynamics play a role in the children's actions?

Back

The children feel empowered to ignore the man's pleas due to their perceived safety.

Front

What does the reaction of the children to the man reveal about their character?

Back

It reveals their internal conflict between empathy and fear.

Front

What lesson can be learned about responsibility from the story?

Back

The story teaches that individuals have a responsibility to help others in need.

Front

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

Back

The well creates a confined space that heightens the children's fear and moral choices.