Question

Why did the speaker like the snake?

Hint:

Use descriptive words from the poem (or synonyms) to explain the speaker's feelings. Words like 'majestic,' 'honored,' and 'king' capture the essence of his admiration for the snake.

Answer 1

The speaker in D. H. Lawrence's "Snake" liked the snake because he perceived it as a majestic, dignified, and noble creature. He felt honored that this "king in exile" from the underworld had chosen to visit his water-trough. He admired its calm and graceful presence, seeing it as a natural lord, which made him question his human education that taught him to fear and kill it.