Louie was especially close to his brother, Pete, who devoted himself to Louie. If Pete hadn't been there, what do you think would have become of Louie? Does
Pete deserve credit for shaping Louie into a man who could endure and survive his
ordeal? Have you ever had a mentor? Explain the impact he or she had on your
life.

what is the context here? we need to know what story you're talking about : )

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

- i.a -

the answer is committees

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