Which evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is better if the truth comes out? “you want to save your friend at any cost? ” “a woman who has once sold herself for another's sake, doesn't do it a second time.” “this unhappy secret must be disclosed; they must have a complete understanding.” “very well, if you will take the responsibility.”

This unhappy secret must be disclosed: they must have a complete understanding.

Explanation:

It is best a truth be told early enough to avoid further harm. Keeping secrets away for too long could result to irreparable damages. A secret cannot be hidden under the sun for too long. Releasing a secret could resolve conflicts early enough and an  understanding can be reached between two parties. Lies can only heap up guilty conscience, lack of inward peace and emotional instability within a person. The truth always sets you free, and your mind at rest.

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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.

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