Paragraph 2 “Aaron had decided in the haystack that he would never part with Zlateh.” The snowstorm causes Aaron and Zlateh to depend on one another. … Zlateh is happy to be home. She visits with the children and responds with a “Maaaa” when Aaron asks whether she remembers their three days spent together.

What does Aron realize during his stay in the haystack?

In the morning, Aaron hears sleigh bells, and he realizes that they cannot be far from the road after all. The peasant in the sleigh points him home toward the village. Aaron will not continue to town to the butcher’s, as he “had decided in the haystack that he would never part with Zlateh.”

How does finding the haystack solve Aaron's problem in the snowstorm?

How does finding the haystack solve Aaron’s problem in the snowstorm? The haystack is a landmark that helps Aaron find his way home. Behind the haystack, Aaron finds shelter from the wind. Inside the haystack, Aaron finds warmth and Zlateh finds food.