Question

Why did the poet not kill the mite?

Options

• because it had a mind of its own.

• because it was a lively creature.

• because it had no evil intention.

• because the poet took pity on it.

Answer 1

because it had a mind of its own.

Explanation:

The poet did not kill the mite because he realised that it was a living creature with its own mind, awareness, and preferences. He respected its intelligence and individuality. His decision was not based on pity but on recognising the mite’s independent existence.