Question

The man in the well story

Which idea do you think most clearly explains why the children did not tell anyone about the man in the well

1. The children are naive and immature

2. The children are cruel and manipulative

If you read this which one do you think most fits the story, I was leaning more towards one but they also fit 2 very indecisive.
Thank you so much!!!

Answer 1

Definitely 1. Children don't have the mental capacity yet to be cruel and manipulative on purpose.

Answer 2

[1] The children are naive and immature

Step-by-step explanation:

Define the words:
Naive → Innocent - (of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent.

Immature → Not Fully develop (Childish)

Cruel → Causing pain (suffering to other)

Manipulative → unscrupulous control (Person or thing)

Hence, we know that children are little they don't fully know what danger the man is facing. Therefore we can infer that [1] The children are naive and immature. is the best answer.

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