Question

Why did old man leave san carlos?why did the old man want to go to barcelona

Answer 1

One theme in Hemingway's The Old Man at the Bridge is sense of duty. The old man the soldier meets at the bridge feels it is his duty to act as a shepherd, and watch over his flock. The old man believes that he must watch over the four doves, the cat, and the two goats in San Carlos.

Answer 2

Because the FIFA world cup was coming and he was a die hard fan of Barcelona . Hope it will heLP you.