To explore the world and get a broder view of the world.Hope this helps!!1
The first reason is because woman have a lot of emotions that can lead to anger. When boys get mad they fight each other.
The second reason is because sometimes when boy and girls have best friends , something can happen between both of them. For example, when your best friend talks behind you back you start arguing which can lead to violence.
It suggests a contrast between the narrator’s living quarters and the boat or .It symbolizes leaving comforts behind to face the challenges of a working life.