Question

At the beginning of story ,what makes the old man feel he and his daughter are safe?

Answer 1

The soldier was concerned about the old man’s safety whereas the old man was concerned about his animal’s safety. He made him assure that he and his daughter will be safe and animals can take care of themselves.

Summary of story Old man at the Bridge:

• The soldier was worried about the old man's safety, while the old guy was worried about the protection of his animal.

• He explained to the military that he was a 76-year-old guy who had traveled 12 kilometers and was too exhausted to walk up the road and catch a truck to Barcelona.

• The old man thanked the soldier for his concern for his safety, but he continued to be concerned about what would happen to the animals he had left behind. The old guy was still preoccupied with the concept of his animals' protection.

• The soldier felt sorry for the old man at the end of the narrative and concluded, "There was nothing that could be done about him." He realized he could do it.

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