Question

b) Why does the old man say that the cats can look after themselves? Why is he more worried about the goats?

Answer 1

Answer:

It's because goats are the symbol of sacrifice and they cannot look after themselves they need somebody to guide them, hence old man is worried about goats.

Answer 2

Explanation:

he says cat look after themselves as they are usually Independent and can live with what ever they have got got are dependent and cannot leave by themselves