In Part VII the lines that sum up the theme of the poem, the author admitted that such a pat, explicit statement was a weakiness in the poem? Do you agree?

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I need help in understanding what a "pat" is and explaining why I agree. I am confused, could someone clear it up.

Asked by theresa b #251239 on 5/17/2012 1:13 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/17/2012 3:43 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/17/2012 3:43 PM

pat would mean definitive and unchanging in this context.