The old
solider symbolizes basic humanity: the
need that any person has to enjoy the dignity of a clean,
quiet, well-lit
place. We learn that
the old man liked
to
sit late because he was deaf and now at night it was quiet and he felt
the
difference...
The two waiters on
duty have contrasting
attitudes toward the old man. One waiter is impatient
with him, wishes he would leave, says he
could go to another bar, and shows,
overall, no empathy toward him. The other waiter understands
that this old
soldier represents humanity and should be treated with dignity. The other
bars
would force him to stand and would be crowded and chaotic.
The two waiters
have the following conversation. The first waiter
says,
This old man is clean. He drinks
without spilling. Even now, drunk. Look at
him.
The second waiter says,
I
don't want to look at him. I wish he would go home. He has no regard for those
who
must work.
The story emphasizes
that for humans in
despair and facing "nada," or nothing (we learn the
old...
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