Which option explains why the knight will be the first to tell his tale? 1 the innkeeper insists that he begin first. 2he arrived at the inn before anyone else. 3he holds the highest rank among all characters. 4the pilgrims drew lots and he drew the shortest straw.

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 -