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Question
Write in your own words:-
Which two facts show that the poet is confident of overcoming his irrational feeling?
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Solution
The poet mentions that when he understands what's actually behind this irrational feeling then he doesn't need advice anymore, the situation is clear and the answers are pretty obvious and he can do away with his problems on his own.
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