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Question
Think and answer in your own words in your notebook.
Why does the poet appeal to us, to respect the life of a worm?
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Solution
The poet urges us to remember that every creature on this earth is created by God for some purpose. We must hence respect every creature, big or small, for each has its own role to play in this universe. Besides, we have no right to lightly take away a life which we cannot give back.
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