Question

What qualities of the poet's father revealed through the poem.
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Answer 1

The poet's father did everything possible to keep his mother out of trouble. To no effect, he attempted every available treatment and cure for the scorpion venom. And he contacted the holy man, hoping that he could help the mother who was in misery.

Explanation:

• The father is a reasonable and scientific thinker who rejects superstitions and irrational ideas.
• When his spouse is stung by a scorpion, though, he acts irrationally.
• He tests every single curse and blessing, as well as every possible antidote.
• He even calls the holy priest to do his rites, pouring paraffin just on the bite and lighting it on fire.