Question

why does the poet not offer the boy money to get another ball?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The poet wants him to be able to cope with his loss. He does not offer him 'money' to buy another ball because he wants the boy to understand that money cannot buy everything. He wants him be responsible enough to let go off things and move on in life. Once something is lost, it may never be restored.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Explanation:He doesn't offer him any money because he wants to instill in the boy a sense of responsibility and able to face losses in life boldly. He wants to tell the boy that there will be many losses in life and giving him a new ball will be no consolation because it is the boy's first loss and many childhood memories are associated with the ball.

Explanation:He doesn't offer him any money because he wants to instill in the boy a sense of responsibility and able to face losses in life boldly. He wants to tell the boy that there will be many losses in life and giving him a new ball will be no consolation because it is the boy's first loss and many childhood memories are associated with the ball.hope it helps