THE ALLIGATOR RIVER STORY 

Directions: After reading the following story, privately rank the five characters from the most offensive character to the least objectionable character. 

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. Abigail lived on the opposite shore of the river. The river that separated the two lovers was teeming with man-eating alligators. Abigail wanted to cross the river to be with Gregory; unfortunately, the bridge had washed out. Abigail went to ask Sinbad, a riverboat captain, to take her across the river. Sinbad 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 Abigail told Gregory about what she had to do to get across the river to see him, 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.

 Most Offensive        1. ______________________________________________ 

                              2. ______________________________________________

                              3. ______________________________________________

                              4. ______________________________________________

Least Objectionable   5._______________________________________________
 

In a small group, share your thinking and discuss the pros and cons of your rankings. As a group, come up with a consensus from the group of the ranking of each character as above. 

Most Offensive          1. _____________________________________________

            2. _____________________________________________

            3. _____________________________________________

            4. _____________________________________________

 Least Objectionable   5. _____________________________________________