Question

'I have something to expiate '- Explain? ( with reference to the poem THE SNAKE)

Answer 1

Although the poet hits the snake under the influence of his education he feels sorry and wishes the snake would coffie back so poet could crown it like a king but he misses the chance he thinks he has to make amends for this pretty mistake

Answer 2

The Snake by D.H Lawrence is a wonderful poem that reveals the general contradictions of a person. After hitting the snake he understands his fault and wishes its return.As for the poet, he felt the same as Ancient Mariner who killed an Albatross and wanted its return. The poet repents for hitting the snake who had come from the underworld like a guest to drink at his water trough. He feels sorry for his act and tells that he has to pay for it.