Question

Old man at the bridge
explain how the story bring out the conflict between man and his inner self

Answer 1

The old man feels guilty of leaving his animals alone in a war prone area due to fear of artillary. there is a struggle b/w him and his innerself that he has not done justice to his animals whom he should have protected. thus if he crossed the bridge physically he would be saved but eould not get psycological and inner peace

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explana.

 

The author beautifully brings out the two levels of conflicts between the inner self and and outer self of the Old man. The old man was forced to leave his animals in order to save himself. Man against man is the other conflict in the story.In the time of war man kills his own race for his own benefit.