The Alligator River Story
Once upon a time there was a woman named Abigail who was in love
with a man named Gregory.
Gregory lived on the shore of a river. The river, which separated the
two lovers, was teeming with man-eating alligators.
Abigail wanted to cross the river to be with Gregory. Unfortunately,
the bridge had been washed out.
So, she went to ask Sinbad, a riverboat captain, to take her across. He
said he would be glad to if she would consent to go to bed with him
preceding the voyage.
She promptly refused and went to a friend named Ivan to explain her
plight. Ivan did not want to be involved at all in the situation.
Abigail felt her only alternative was to accept Sinbad's terms. Sinbad
fulfilled his promise to Abigail and delivered her into the arms of
Gregory.
When she told Gregory about her amorous escapade in order to
cross the river, Gregory cast her aside with disdain.
Heartsick and dejected, Abigail turned to Slug with her tale of woe.
Slug, feeling compassion for Abigail, sought out Gregory and beat
him brutally. Abigail was overjoyed at the sight of Gregory getting his
due.
As the sun sets on the horizon, we hear Abigail laughing at Gregory.
All five characters are listed below in alphabetical order. Rank each
character (1-5) according to their behavior as well as their level of
responsibility in this situation with 1 being the worse behavior and 1
being the most responsible. Your ranking on the same character will
not necessarily match. For
example, you might rank one character a 2 on behavior, but a 5 on
responsibility. Justify your rankings in the spaces provided after each
character.
Character
Behavior
Responsibility
Abigail
________
________
Gregory
________
________
Ivan
________
________
Sinbad
________
________
Slug
________
________
Justification
let's analyze the behavior and responsibility of each character in "The
Alligator River Story":
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Abigail:
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Behavior: 4
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Responsibility: 3
Justification: Abigail's decision to accept Sinbad's terms was a
compromise of her principles, which could be considered morally
questionable. However, her responsibility is somewhat mitigated by
the difficult circumstances she faced in trying to be with Gregory.
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Gregory:
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Behavior: 3
Responsibility: 4
Justification: Gregory's disdainful rejection of Abigail after learning
about her actions reflects a lack of understanding and empathy.
While he has the right to feel hurt, his behavior towards Abigail
contributes to the negative outcome. Responsibility falls on him for
not being more understanding and for casting her aside.
.
Ivan:
.
Behavior: 2
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Responsibility: 2
Justification: Ivan's reluctance to be involved in the situation
demonstrates a lack of support for Abigail. While he is not directly
responsible for the negative outcome, he could have potentially
offered some assistance or guidance, making him somewhat
accountable.
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Sinbad:
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Behavior: 1
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Responsibility: 1
Justification: Sinbad's behavior is morally reprehensible, as he
attempts to take advantage of Abigail's desperation. However, he
fulfills his promise and transports her across the river. He is ultimately
responsible for his actions, which contributed negatively to the
situation.
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Slug:
.
Behavior: 5
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Responsibility: 5
Justification: Slug's violent retaliation against Gregory is an extreme
response and an inappropriate way to address the situation. While
Slug may feel compassion for Abigail, his actions escalate the conflict
and create a more negative outcome. He bears responsibility for
resorting to violence.
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It's important to note that these rankings and justifications are
subjective and open to interpretation based on individual
perspectives and values. Different readers might have varying
opinions on the characters' behavior and responsibility in this story.