Question

Why do you think the speaker was asking Sid to give
away his/her belongings?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Tom used everything he had to produce the groans of a dying boy, handed out forgiveness, and even suggested where his belongings should go.

“Oh, Tom, you ain’t dying, are you? Don’t, Tom—oh, don’t. Maybe—”

“I forgive everybody, Sid.

Answer 2

I think Tom was asking Sid to give away his/her belongings because he think he will die