Question

How did father William keep his limbs flexible in his youth

Answer 1

He used an ointment that was priced at one shilling for a box.

Answer 2

Answer:

When Father William was young, he used to be afraid of standing on his head. As for now, he has grown old, he has no fear of facing any injury which allows him to stand on his head in his old age.

Explanation:

The theme of the poem "You are Old Father William" written by Louis Caroll is to showcase the generation gap. The conversation between the old and the son shows how much has changed between the two generations. It also explains the fact that the two generations had failed in understanding each other's point of view and the way of dealing with things.