Answer:
1. Yes, the children's actions in this story was cruel. They should have informed an adult of what was happening even though the man was suspicious in not revealing his name.
2. Yes, based on my experiences children can often be cruel to others.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. The children's unsaid decision not to tell an adult about the man in the well was cruel. It was a mischievous act on the part of the children even though it was fuelled more by the man's inability to say his name. This caused a form of distrust on the part of the children. However, it was still wrong of them to not have mentioned the man to anyone.
2. Yes, based on my experience, children can be cruel to others even though most times they do not fully understand the full weight of their actions. A case in point was when a group of kids left their toys on a slippery floor so that someone would fall through it. Their mother fell into the trap and suffered a hard fall.