Since I don't know the actual story, it's hard to say. It could potentially be about the passing on of knowledge or values from an older generation (the old man) to the younger one (the boy), which is a common theme in many stories.
The moral is that you can't please everyone. No matter what the old man, the boy and the donkey did, whether walking together, the boy riding, the old man riding or both riding, there were always people who criticized them.
Well, the moral is about the futility of trying to satisfy everyone. See, when the old man and the boy were on their journey with the donkey, they received all kinds of criticism from onlookers. For example, when they both walked beside the donkey, people thought they were stupid for not riding it. But when they rode it in different ways, they were still judged. So, it shows that we can't base our actions solely on others' opinions.
Yes, in 'The Old Man and the Boy' by Robert Ruark, it shows a relationship where the old man imparts valuable life lessons to the boy. It's about hunting and the ethics involved, as well as about growing up and understanding the world.
The main theme could be about friendship. The relationship between the old man and the boy might show how different generations can support and learn from each other.
The moral could be about friendship. Despite the age gap, they might learn from each other and form a bond that shows the value of human connection regardless of differences.
I'm not sure specifically as this sounds like a rather disturbing and unethical scenario. But without more context, it's hard to say exactly what this 'story' entails.