Question

Why did the rich man sit at the back? What was his oppinon of poor man

Answer 1

Answer:

1) These lines indicate about the character of the rich man as to how he was pondering to keep his wealth away from the poor man who was one among those 6 individuals sitting besides fire. ... He selfishly connives to keep his wealth away from the poor whom he perceives to be aimless and lazy.

Answer 2

Answer:

The rich man was sat on the back thinking about the wealth that he had in the store and how he can prevent it from the lazy undeserving poor. This also portrays his greediness and stinginess.