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  1. This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows: Sibilance: The sound ‘s’ is repeated throughout the poem to mimic the hiss of a snake. Metaphor: With the second interpretation, the “Green snake” can be taken as a metaphor for ‘temptation’ pertaining to money.      TRead more

    This poem has a myriad of poetic devices, some of which are as follows:

    • Sibilance: The sound ‘s’ is repeated throughout the poem to mimic the hiss of a snake.


    • Metaphor: With the second interpretation, the “Green snake” can be taken as a metaphor for ‘temptation’ pertaining to money. 

     

     

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  1. The central idea of this poem is the snake. With it can be associated with other interpretations, such as greed and temptation. To The Snake Summary

    The central idea of this poem is the snake. With it can be associated with other interpretations, such as greed and temptation.

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  1. This poem consists of 16 lines split into 2 uneven stanzas. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme. To The Snake Summary

    This poem consists of 16 lines split into 2 uneven stanzas. Written in free verse, it does not follow a rhyme scheme.

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  1. The theme of this poem is Nature. This short encounter the poet’s persona has with the snake is an encounter between Man and Nature. The theme could also be taken as a temptation with regard to fiscal gain. To The Snake Summary

    The theme of this poem is Nature. This short encounter the poet’s persona has with the snake is an encounter between Man and Nature. The theme could also be taken as a temptation with regard to fiscal gain.

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