i think he hates the man because he feels so much for the butterflies.
thats why he can feel the net and the man smells like mothballs to him (butterflies and moths probably dont like the smell since its the same kind of animals?)
the man liked butterflies too when he was young but since he grew old he only collects them now.
the other kids catch them for the man, maybe as a trade to play with his train set
i think he hates the man because he feels so much for the butterflies. thats why he can feel the net and the man smells like mothballs to him (butterflies and moths probably dont like the smell since its the same kind of animals?) the man liked butterflies too when he was young but since he grew old he only collects them now. the other kids catch them for the man, maybe as a trade to play with his train set
thats what i think xD