Which Waiter Was More Sympathetic To The Old Man's Despair?

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1. Which waiter wanted a lighted place?
The old waiter wanted a well-lighted place for he could escape his life. He also believes that if he was in a well-lighted place he would feel safe and be more comfortable in the place.
2. Which waiter was more sympathetic to the old man's despair?
The old waiter is more sympathetic to the old man’s despair. The old waiter feels sympathetic to the old man because the old waiter sees his self in the old man. They were both only had nothing to go home to.
3. Why did the older waiter say that he could not sleep?
The old waiter probably could not sleep is because he suffers from insomnia. I see that the old waiter could not sleep because he was afraid of the dark and afraid of being alone.

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