Question

Answer the following question in 30 - 40 words.

Describe the poet's (D.H. Lawrence) dual attitude towards the Snake.

Answer 1

In the poem "Snake", D.H. Lawrence expresses a dual attitude toward the snake. On the one hand, he is fascinated by its beauty and feels honoured by its presence. He feared the snake but also considered it his guest. His humanity and view of the snake as a guest conflicted with his education and inner voice, leading to his dual attitude toward it.