Question

in \mending wall,\ what is the figurative meaning of the speaker saying of his neighbor, \he will not go behind his fathers saying? the neighbors father was not as close - minded or set in his ways as the neighbor clearly is. the neighbor must do as his father has ordered him to do and rebuild the wall. the neighbor will not break from tradition and the conventional wisdom that has been passed down to him. the neighbor is a fool who is putting himself and the speaker in danger with his outdated ideas.

Explanation:

In "Mending Wall", the neighbor adheres to the old - fashioned idea of keeping a wall between them. Saying "He will not go behind his father's saying" implies he won't deviate from the traditional wisdom passed down to him. It's about his loyalty to tradition rather than literal orders, being close - minded, or being a fool.

Answer:

The neighbor will not break from tradition and the conventional wisdom that has been passed down to him.