Question

In poem snake ,why does poet says "i have something to expiate?

Answer 1

In poem snake, the poet says that he has something to expiate bcs, he feel regreted for his deed that he hurted the snake which deserved respect by thowing a log over it. Realizing that it was the voice of education which persuaded him to do so, he thinks of making an alteration in the educational values. Hence it is education that he has to expiate

Answer 2

Ans. The snake was his guest and sought his hospitality . he has to atone for his pettiness . he can do so only by crowing him again. He has missed a chance with one of the lords of life but will not do so again.