What Skills Did Blind Man Have

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1. What skills did Blind Man have?
The Blind Man was able to carry the Lame Man on his back so the Lame man could shoot the monkey to eat.

2. What skills did the Lame Man have?
The Lame Man was able to use his sight to see the monkey, and he was able to cook the stew.

3. Who do you think was right, Blind Man or Lame Man? Explain your stance.
I think that the Blind Man was right. I think this because if it weren’t for him, the Lame Man wouldn’t have been able to shoot the monkey to eat it. The Lame Man shouldn’t have eaten all of the monkey soup, he should’ve saved some for the Blind Man.

4. What, if anything, should be done to “make the situation right” (or to make up for a wrong that was done)?
I think the Lame Man should’ve been kind

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