Question

But suddenly that part of him that was left behind convulsed in undignified haste. Writhed likelightning and was gone into the black hole,a) Why did the snake convulsed in undignified haste"?b) How was the snake's movement in contrast to its earlier movement?c) Find the literary device in 'writhed like lightning'.

Answer 1

A) The snake convulsed in undignified haste because it felt its life was in danger. As the poet threw a log at it, it got scared and hurried towards its hiding place.

b) Earlier the snake's movements were as majestic as those of a king. It was relaxed and magnificent.

c)The literary device is simile. The snake's writhing has been compared to lightning.