Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
YES. BECAUSE HIS WIFE WOULD HAVE DIED AND HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SICK WITH A FEVER.
From the Elephant Pit
(Note: Kids' spelling & grammar has been corrected)
Justine, age 9
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
YES. BECAUSE HIS WIFE WOULD HAVE DIED AND HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SICK WITH A FEVER.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
BECAUSE HE WOULD FORGET HIS KINDNESS AND HARM HIM.
Jack, age 9
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
I think no because if he hadn't rescued him he would not have gone to the dungeon.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because if he didn't rescue the man he would haved died.
Vance, age 10
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes. You should always save someone in need.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
He was a kind and caring man.
Laura, age 10
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes, because he did something very kind which is the best reward anybody could get.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
I think he rescued the man anyway because he could not think of anybody dying like that because it is a horrible way to die.
Amanda, age 8
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No, because he betrayed him.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he thought he was lying.
Lori, age 9 1/2
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes, because he could not let another human being die at his hands, any more than he could let the animals die.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Again, because he could not let another human die because of him.
Lauren, age 14
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes, the hunter was better off rescuing the man for two reasons: (a) for receiving a better life in the end of the story; and (b) for being able to show his virtue of forgiveness by pardoning the man's actions.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
The hunter could not stand to see anything suffer, and his morals and values were to high to let a living creature starve in a pit.
Joelle, age 8 1/2
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No because that's what got him into the dungeon.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he had pity for the man.
Christine, age 8 11-6-98
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No because the man betrayed him.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because the hunter said no.
Newt, age 9
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No because the man tricked the hunter and ruined his life.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Beause the hunter thought the lion was lying.
Tara, age 11
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No, because if he would have left him he wouldn't have gone through all that trouble.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he is a nice man.
Gwendolyn Adams, age 9
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
I think he was better of doing what he did because he ends up being the king's royal hunter.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he was nice and probably would not let himself leave a man of his oun race die and rot in a pit because of himself. I know that I certianly would feel that way!
Corinna, age 8
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
No, because the rescued man had the hunter thrown into jail because the hunter didn't want to do what the rescued man had asked him to do and be accused of stealing.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because the hunter was a good man and he didn't like to see anyone suffer.
Megan, age 7
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes. Because he learned honesty does pay.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he was a good and honest man.
Shawn, age 7 7-15-98
Do you think the hunter was better off because he rescued the man from the pit?If you think yes, why? If you think no, why not?
Yes, because he got to be the king's top man.
Why did the hunter rescue the man after the lion warned him that the man would betray him?
Because he was a nice man.