1. The Balek Scales
In the story, "The Balek Scales", the nature of man is seen in three different views. ... It is very difficult to understand why no one other than Franz questioned the Balek scales. ... When Franz found out about the cheated scales of justice, he was only twelve. ... When Franz saw something strange about the scales, he took the chance of being caught and tried to figure out exactly what was happening. ... The story "The Balek Scales" teaches a lot about the common characteristics of one or several types of people. ...
- Word Count: 863
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School