a. The "little old house" refers to a rural dwelling, symbolizing the traditional, simple lifestyle of its inhabitants and their economic hardships. b. The roadside stand is depicted as pathetic and desperate, reflecting the villagers' struggle to attract the attention of passing city folks for their survival. The efforts of the owner to renovate the shed and make it more inviting, despite his limited resources, underscore the villagers' determination and resourcefulness. c. The real purpose of setting up the roadside stand is to earn money. The villagers hope that city dwellers passing by will stop and purchase their goods, thus bringing some "city money" into their rural setting. d. The phrase "too pathetically pled" describes the desperate appeal of the roadside stand. It metaphorically communicates the desperate hope of the villagers for the city folks' patronage. e. The money earned from the roadside stand would help the country folk improve their standard of living. It would allow them to partake in the economic flow that largely benefits the cities. f. The passers-by, who represent city dwellers, largely ignore the roadside stand. They are depicted as indifferent, preoccupied, and unsympathetic towards the villagers' plight. Their attitude is not right as their attitude represents a lack of empathy and understanding for rural hardships and hence can be seen as undesirable.