Question

How the old man is without politics? How does his old age affect him?

Answer 1

Answer:

he would become poor and he doesn't have any food to eat

Answer 2

ANSWER

When the old man said the above statement he meant that he has no political role to play in the war.He meant that he doesn't support any side in the war and does not want to have participation in war .

He also mentioned his age to the soldier to tell him that he was too old to do the political things and so he will only take care of his animals.

Hope it helps you.