Question

(v) How does the narrator try to relieve the old man of his worries? Does he
prove successful? Support your answer with instances from the story.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Narrator tries to engage in a conversation and inquires if he had left the dove cage unlocked. He tries to reassure him that the animals would be fine. At regular intervals, he reminds him to cross the bridge. The narrator becomes a friend in need for the old man but he is not able to relieve him of his worries. The old man surrenders to his fate and till the end he only thinks of his animals. The narrator thus realizes that nothing can be done about him and moves on leaving him at the bridge.