Question

The man and the Sergeant need each other’s support. Find such examples.

Answer 1

1. The man needs the Sergeant’s support: He needs the Sergeant to trust him and allow him to remain near the quay so that he can avoid arrest and escape safely.
2. The Sergeant needs the man’s support: The Sergeant becomes emotionally affected by the man’s songs and words about freedom. The man reminds him of his own past feelings and patriotic ideas.
3. They support each other at the end: The Sergeant chooses not to expose the man, while the man leaves without causing harm to the Sergeant. Their understanding helps both of them.