There are two neighbouring islands. One of the islands is inhabited by two men, an uncivilized savage and a civilized man. On the other island, there are several people including a woman who is in love with the civilized man.
One day the woman decides to visit the civilized man in the opposite island. She asks a boatman the fare to take her to the island. The boatman says, “I do not want any money but will take you to the other island, if you undress.”
Shocked and confused at his reply, the woman goes to a wise man. The wise man listens to her story and replies, “Do what your heart tells you.”
The woman decides to accept the boatman’s proposal, just to meet her lover. But when they reach the other island, the savage on seeing the naked woman, tries to rape her. At the same moment, the civilized man comes and sees them. Out of anger, the civilized man tells the woman to leave immediately and that he no longer wants her.
Now, evaluate the 5 characters of the story from the best to the worst. The number 1st is the character that you believe to be the best person of the story and the 5th is the worst of all.
Savage – Your needs are more important than anyone else’s.
Civilized Man – The importance of other people’s opinion.
Girl – Your need for emotional relationship.
Boatman – Your need for earning money.
Wise Man – How much you rely on logic.
The order you placed them in, speaks a lot about what you value the most.