Question

According to the poem, ‘Friends And Flatterers’the poet presents a demarcated difference between the real and the fake friends. Elaborate this idea of the poet with reference to the poem.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thy – Your

· Whilst – While

· Hast – Has

· Wherewith – Money

· Store of crowns – Money

· Scant – Low

· Supply – Give

· Thy want – Your need

1. When do we find ourselves surrounded by friends?

We find ourselves surrounded by friends when we have wealth and money to spend for them.

2. When do flattering friends abandon us?

Flattering friends abandon us when we have less money to spend on them.