Question

How does the war impact everyone in the story the old man at the bridge.

Answer 1

In Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Old Man At The Bridge"; shows the contrast between youth and old age, war and peace and nature and human life.

While he portrays the scene of a war, he shows a young soldier evacuating the bridge. It shows the hustle and fear in people who fear their lives. The people have left their lives behind due to the war. Their normal lives are disrupted by the war.  

The old man has left his animals behind in order to save his life from the atrocities of the war. He believes that nature would protect his animals while humans would fight wars to protect themselves and kill the enemies.