Tolstoy's Resolution

Although many are taught to respect their elders most people tend to not value them as they feel they have no importance to the society. “The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson” and “The Wise Old Women” both focus upon this topic.. Despite both of the stories similarities in conflict and theme “The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson” conveyed their message in a superior way due to its stronger resolution. Since Tolstoy and Uchida decided to go with different approaches in their resolution it results in a different effect and experience for the reader.. The use of youth and karma helps strengthen Tolstoy’s resolution. “The little grandson said, ‘I’m making a wooden bucket. When you and Mama get old, I’ll feed you out of this wooden