Question

the poem snake reminds us of the fact that animal too have a right to life which we have no right to denybthem .describe how man should coexist with nature and its creature for ecological
balance.

Answer 1

In the poem "Snake", the poet admires the snake that comes to his water-trough. But suddenly his education ruled over his admiration and compelled him to pick a log and throw at the snake. The poet realises that the snake had done him no harm and it was he who did the attack. It would have been natural if the snake had reacted to defend itself. From this poem and the realisation of the poet we understand that every living creature has its right to live as long as they cause no harm. It is man's unreasonable activities that make him the victim of wild animals. Co-existence for ecological balance can be maintained by simply respecting a life and making animals feel that they are safe.

Answer 2

Man must learn to coexist with creatures of the wild. Just like man must eat, drink and live, they too have a right to exist on earth. Humans and animals have been created equally by God and the right to live is equal. For a healthy balance of life on earth, humans and animals - as they are created, have to live side-by-side.

The poem ‘Snake’ by D. H. Lawrence (1885 – 1930) brings out the poet’s realisation that just like him, the snake too has a right to live on earth. He is glad that he did not pick up a stick and kill the snake, which had come to drink water from the trough.