Compare and contrast the word, thought, and actions of Baard and Ander in "The Brothers" up untill the time Ander's barn burned. Then describe how the barn came to burn what that event did to the brother's relationship and why. Lastly, describe how the Brothers came to reconcile with each other,?
Baard and Ander are two brothers in the short story "The Brothers" by Sigrid Undset. Baard is the older brother and is a hardworking farmer, while Ander is the younger brother and is more of a dreamer.
At the beginning of the story, Baard and Ander have a strained relationship. Baard is frustrated with Ander's lack of ambition and his tendency to daydream. Ander, on the other hand, is resentful of Baard's hardworking nature and his lack of understanding for Ander's dreams.
The tension between the two brothers comes to a head when Ander's barn catches fire. Ander had been working on a project in the barn, and Baard had warned him to be careful with the fire. However, Ander had ignored his warnings and the barn had caught fire. This event had a devastating effect on the brothers' relationship, as Baard felt betrayed by Ander's disregard for his warnings and Ander felt guilty for not listening to his brother.
The brothers eventually reconcile when Ander apologizes to Baard for not listening to him and Baard forgives him. They also come to an understanding that they both have different dreams and ambitions, and that they can still be supportive of each other despite their differences. This reconciliation allows the brothers to move forward and continue to build a strong relationship.