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And I watered it in fears Night and morning with my tears; What does ‘it’ refer to?

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And I watered it in fears
Night and morning with my tears;

What does ‘it’ refer to?

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Solution

‘It’ refers to anger.

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Chapter 2.2: A Poison Tree - Exercise [Page 40]

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Chapter 2.2 A Poison Tree
Exercise | Q A. 2. a) | Page 40

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