Question

Describe the poet’s (D.H. Lawrence) dual attitude towards the snake.
(The Snake)

Hint:

When asked about “dual attitude,” focus on contrasting feelings or perspectives de scribed in the text.

Answer 1

The poet feels both fascination and fear towards the snake. He admires the snake’s beauty and grace but is conflicted due to societal teachings that snakes are dangerous and should be killed.

Explanation: The poet struggles between his instinctive respect for nature and the cultural mindset that compels him to act against it.