Question

Why did the old man not leave the place even when he was advised to do so by the narrator ?

Answer 1

The old man had to leave his hometown due to the war as the town was being evacuated .He left it reluctantly because he had to take care of his animals and he did not want to abandon them.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The old man not leave the place even when he was advised to do so by the narrator because the old man was tired of travelling  12 km which was a long way for an old man . Furthermore , he was also grievened by the fact that his animals were no longer with him . He tried to get up but he couldn't . therefore the old man not leave his house even when he was advised to do so.