In “the other side of the hedge,” the narrator confesses that he thought he would be like his brother, whom he had left behind a while earlier. he says that his brother had wasted his breath on singing and his strength on helping others. this description reveals that the narrator

Aaspires to be charitable like his brother.

Bis sad that he had to leave his brother.

Cthinks his brother's generosity was foolish.

Dbelieves that he is a better singer than his brother.