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In the morning glad I see My foe outstretched beneath the tree Who is the ‘foe’ referred to here?

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In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretched beneath the tree

Who is the ‘foe’ referred to here?

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Solution

The person on whom the poet is angry with.

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

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 2.2 A Poison Tree
Exercise | Q A. 3. b) | Page 40

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