Old Man at the Bridge Questions and Answers

What does the speaker mean by “I was taking care of animals”? What animals are they?

From "The old man at the bridge" by Earnest Hemingway.

Last Modified On: April 22, 2018

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Where is the old man from? Why did the person have pleasure in mentioning his native town?

From the story "The old man at the bridge" by Earnest Hemingway.

Last Modified On: April 22, 2018

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The story begins with dusty/dust and ends with dust. What does it signify?

E.M. Hemingway's story "Old Man at the Bridge" starts with the old man sitting in "very dusty clothes" and ends with the man sitting down backwards "in the dust". What...

Last Modified On: April 8, 2018

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What is the significance of the line “there was nothing to do about him”?

Explain the significance of the line "There was nothing to do about him" in the story "Old Man at the Bridge" written by Earnest Hemingway.

Last Modified On: April 8, 2018

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