What does the ball symbolize to the boy? and why does he feel better after he throws the ball away?

The ball symbolized a "false victory" over the woman and threw the ball of popcorn as to symbolize his hate towards the words the woman said.

Explanation:

Reading the emotion within the lines states that he felt insulted by the woman hence why he threw away what she gave him as she gave it to him in reluctance.

" animal is healthy and eternally gratefully that you provided him with a warm home." and "the health and well-being of our animal friends is what is at stake here."

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