In the Book "Why You Reckon" what argument does the other man say to persuade the narrator to team up with him? What lesson do you think the narrator learned from his experience with the other man and Edward?
In the book "Why You Reckon," the other man, referred to as "the stranger," persuades the narrator to team up with him by offering him a share of the gold they can find together. He claims that they can easily outsmart Edward, who is another character in the book. The stranger entices the narrator by arguing that they can increase their chances of finding gold if they work together and that the narrator should not be content with his solitary life.
From his experience with the other man and Edward, the narrator learns the importance of trust and loyalty. Initially, the narrator is skeptical about teaming up with the stranger, but eventually, he realizes that the stranger's true intention is to take advantage of him and betray him. This betrayal teaches the narrator to be cautious and not easily trust others, reminding him of the value of self-reliance and independence.