In the poem "Snake," D. H. Lawrence explores the theme of societal expectations when he writes, “And yet those voices: / If you were not afraid, you would kill him!" Reflect on a
time in your life when you felt pressured to act a certain way. Write about your
experience, and relate it to the speaker's experience in Lawrence's poem. Include
evidence from the text, as well as details from your personal experience, to develop your
response.