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story: why, you reckon?

What argument does the other man use to convince the narrator to team up with him? What lesson do you think the narrator learned by the end of the evening?

He tries to convince him by offering him money and food if they mug some guy and the narrator doesn't want to do it. So, the other man makes the narrator think that white people don't like them, so the narrator goes ahead and decides to team up with him. The narrator learned that white people aren't always happy either and that the other man had lied to him.

To find the answer to your questions, we need more information about the specific story you are referring to. Without additional context or a specific title, it is difficult to provide a direct answer.

However, I can guide you on how to analyze the story to find the arguments used by the other man and the lesson learned by the narrator.

1. Identify the characters: Determine the main characters involved in the story. Look for descriptions and dialogue between the characters that can provide insight into their motives and perspectives.

2. Evaluate the conversation: Pay attention to the interactions between the narrator and the other man. Look for instances where the other man tries to persuade or influence the narrator to team up with him. Examine the language used, the tone, and any logical or emotional appeals made during their interaction.

3. Observe the outcome: Analyze the events that occur after the narrator and the other man decide to team up. Consider the consequences, the impact on the narrator, and any changes in their relationship or circumstances. The lesson learned by the narrator may become evident through these developments.

4. Read between the lines: Look for symbolic or metaphorical elements in the story that can provide clues about the meaning and message. Consider the overall theme, moral, or lesson that the author may be trying to convey.

By applying these steps while analyzing the story, you will be able to identify the argument used by the other man to convince the narrator and determine the lesson that the narrator learned by the end of the evening.

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Most of it has to do with race relations pertaining to the hospital ward that occurs earlier in the story. The "coal bin" is a metaphor for the inevitable fate that both of the boys will experience if they attempt to rob the innocent bystander. "Teaming up" refers to them setting aside their differences so they can die with their consciences clean and without the darkness of the coal.

The other man is weak-willed and says, "As you wish" because he is scared that he will be tazed or shot or that bats will attack. By the end of the night he wishes he gave the money to the first robber but kept the cell phone.