why does the old man say that the cats look after themselves ?Why is he more worried about the goats ?
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Answer:
The old man is more worried about the goat because of the fact that goats as we know are not as clever and agile animals when compared to cats.
He believes the Pigeons will fly away from the War zone as he had opened the cage beforehand. He also is quite sure that the cat will survive and find its way to a safer place .
But he worries about the goats who he believes will eventually, helplessly succumb to death.
Explanation:
In the story "old man at the bridge", the author, Ernest Hemingway potrays the animals according to their characteristics and instincts.
The Pigeons signify those class of people who are able to avoid the dangers imposed by the war.
The cat symbolises those , who somehow are able to escape the scene of War and survive .
The scape goats symbolise those innocent victims of the War, who have to face severe , devastating consequences and sometimes even death due to the Wars.
Explanation:
because the cats are smart they can look after themselves,they are clever but goats are not smart as compared to cats and they are not clever.