Ask AI: In “The Fly” by Katherine Mansfield How does the man play many roles in this scene

? In "The Fly," the man plays many roles in this scene. He is both a sympathetic listener and a comforter to the old man, showing a deep understanding of the old man's feelings of despair and loss. He is also a provider of gentle, compassionate advice, offering the old man a way of viewing things differently and a chance to reconcile with his son. Finally, he is a narrator of sorts, recounting to the old man events of the past and describing the current situation in a sympathetic and understanding manner.