Question

why does the poet compare his smile with the snake
( once upon a time, 11 std Gabriel okara )​

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet has learnt to behave with pretended gladness. He tells his son that he wants to get rid of this false laugh showing only the teeth. The comparison of his laugh in the mirror to a snake's bare fangs brings out the fact that the smile is artificial and might be dangerous

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