How did the proud man react to the poet’s sorrow? Ask a Question › Category: Poetry Question › How did the proud man react to the poet’s sorrow? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Sakeena asked 3 years ago How did the proud man react to the poet's sorrow? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down smartenglishnotes Staff answered 3 years ago Answer: The proud man looked at the poet 'coldly' i.e, without any emotions. He did not even offer words of sympathy but he gave the poet 'gold' (money). Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me