Prompt: The Alligator River Story
In this story, a group of five people are put through a situation where their character, decision-making skills, and loyalty is put to the test . In terms of respect for their decisions throughout the story and the roles they play, I believe they are all idiotic...but then again, some i respect more than the others:
#5-Least respect goes to Ivan. Ivan turned his back when Abigal came to him with her plight of how to get across the deadly, alligator infested river. He simply did not want to be involved in the situation, so he neither helped her nor stood up for her. To me, someone who cannot accept a friend's request for help is selfish and cowardly, but I also think that everyone, at some point, has turned their back on something they should have come forward about. The idea of staying neutral is an "easy-out" for not having to deal with anyone else but yourself.
#4-Almost as bad as Ivan is Sinbad. I mean seriously. I have no respect for someone who would even think of using sexual intercourse as a type of toll. That's just wrong.
#3-Then there is Abigal. I placed her at #3 because her situation was the trickiest one to analyze and be critical of. I respect her for the unfailing love and devotion that she felt for Gregory, yes, but I do not respect her for letting that same love consume her mind that she would go and subject her body to be used in order to see Gregory. I believe that is foolish and stupid, honestly. Obviously, she was not thinking about the consequences it would have once she told her man. She should have waited PATIENTLY for the couple of weeks needed to rebuild the bridge, and then gone to see him.
#2-Seond most respected goes to Gregory. Yes, the guy does sound like a meany when you first read the passage, but after thinking about his decision, I began to understand his motive. Abigal should not have had intercourse with Sinbad. Period. End of Discussion. Gregory had a right to kick her to the curb! She obviously wasn't very intelligent anyways! Too bad he got beat up for it...
#1-And out of all the bafoons in this story, I respect Slug the most. He is a true friend in my eyes. He showed understanding, compassion, and loyalty when Abigal came to him with her teary woes, and then he took action! Slug didn't say, "Oh, it'll be ok." and turn his back on her as Ivan did. Instead, SLUG TO THE RESCUE!!! He goes to the source of her misery, Gregory, and promptly beats him to a pulp. Ok, so probably not the best way to handle it, but my respect is for Slug's great heart.
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7 comments:
Pass. I like the wording you used and even had a sense of humor about it.
Pass. you kept things interesting and made it fun to read.
Pass. Very interesting and fun to read.
Pass....you were very supportive of your opinions.
Pass. Good Work, agree with your ratings.
Pass. I like how interesting it was and the humor you used.
pass. you did a good job supporting your ratings on each character.and yes it was entertaining! you have a good sense of humor.
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