What is the Old Man's motive in murdering the boy? (Purgatory)

The murdering might inherit from generation to generation. He also believes that by killing his son, he helps his mother get released from purgatory. Hence, the Old Man's motive in murdering the Boy is to break endless cycle of violence.

hello,

this starts with

the areas residents asking congress for admission.

this is the first step in the process of admitting a new state,

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churchill's serious tone makes it seem as though he is giving bad news rather than rallying support.