How do the children's Interactions with the man in
the well reveal the theme of the text? Use at least
two pieces of evidence in your response.

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.