Question

why couldn't verger learn the letters when he was young​

Answer 1

Answer:

he was mad....................

Answer 2

Explanation:

In the context of the story, it's hard to disagree with the statement. After all, here is a guy who is being thrown out of his job for no other reason than his illiteracy. He has been doing the job well for a long time so there is no reason to get rid of him -- even the vicar admits that.

To me, we in the modern day can see this as something of a commentary on our system.

We try so hard to send people to college even if they are not really interested in jobs that need a college education. Maybe we need to see things in a more sensible light -- maybe we need to stop asking for academic credentials (reading) as a qualification for jobs where common sense (doin') is more important.