The Poems of William Blake

A Poison Tree, Poem

Suggest one reason why the persona did not tell his wrath to his foe.

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The speaker is unable to be honest with his foe because he doesn't trust him. Thus his anger grows, and over time, begets thoughts of revenge.

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