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    A pontoon bridge is a bridge which is made up of large hollow containers filled with air. In the story, the people are crossing a pontoon bridge in order to protect themselves from the ongoing attack by the enemy. Summary of the Short Story Old Man at the Bridge

    A pontoon bridge is a bridge which is made up of large hollow containers filled with air. In the story, the people are crossing a pontoon bridge in order to protect themselves from the ongoing attack by the enemy.

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    The tale vividly narrates the scenes of war from the perspective of a non-combatant or a civilian who is far removed from the politics of the war. It also touches on themes of home, family, and destiny. It highlights the vulnerability of a man to his circumstance and fate and his dedication to his rRead more

    The tale vividly narrates the scenes of war from the perspective of a non-combatant or a civilian who is far removed from the politics of the war. It also touches on themes of home, family, and destiny. It highlights the vulnerability of a man to his circumstance and fate and his dedication to his roots i.e. home and family. Love for animals and places of living are also beautifully embellished within minimal words.

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    The old man is worried about his animals. For him, his animals are his family and yet he had to leave them behind in order to sleep. He knows that the cat will be able to take care of itself but he was worried about the goats and the birds. The old man is torn between running away in order to save hRead more

    The old man is worried about his animals. For him, his animals are his family and yet he had to leave them behind in order to sleep. He knows that the cat will be able to take care of itself but he was worried about the goats and the birds. The old man is torn between running away in order to save himself or to go back and take care of his animals.

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