Which idea is conveyed by this part of the extended metaphor that is created throughout the poem? One path seems to hold more pr
omise than the other. Both decisions seem equally likely to turn out poorly. Neither decision appears to be better than the other. Only two choices would turn out well.
The speaker and the neighbor repair the wall from opposite sides. The speaker and the neighbor repair the wall from the same side. The speaker repairs his side of the wall while the neighbor watches.
