3.What's motivation of the father to make up stories and make jokes?
◼ 3. What’s motivation of the father to make up stories and make jokes?
Serving in the Civil War,the father lived an adventurous life outside the small town.After the war ended,he returned home and was confined to the narrow circle and regular activities.He became another man,and often made jokes in order to forget the drab and monotonous life.And the most probably reason is that he tries to liven yp dull life in the small town
◼ Serving in the Civil War , the father lived an adventurous life outside the small town. After the war ended, he returned home and was confined to the narrow circle and regular activities. He became another man, and often made jokes in order to forget the drab and monotonous life. And the most probably reason is that he tries to liven up dull life in the small town
4.The boy mentioned several times his mother's reaction to the father's actions what do you think his mother's reaction?
◼ 4. The boy mentioned several times his mother’s reaction to the father’s actions, what do you think his mother’s reaction?
She is proud of her husband and defends his way of life.Just as she said: He isn't ever dull like most of the men in this street.Life is never dull when man is about
◼ She is proud of her husband and defends his way of life. Just as she said: “ He isn’t ever dull like most of the men in this street. Life is never dull when man is about
5.Why did the father's harness shop go bankrupt?
◼ 5. Why did the father’s harness shop go bankrupt?