What is the theme of poem your fathers chair by Rudyard Kipling?

Answer 1

This poem, "If," by Rudyard Kipling is a father's attempt to provide his son with specific values to live by in life. "If" first appeared in Kipling's collection "Rewards and Fairies" in 1909. It is his effort to define a balance in life for his son, but it can be studied and used by everyone. Kipling is using these values to define what makes a man a man. He writes "If" to urge to his son not to be too much of any one thing, but to live life fully regardless of his successes or failures. He is saying to his son that yes, he may ultimately want to be successful, but in doing so don't sacrifice important values and be a man of integrity and strength. This poem gives an indication of the things one can strive to accomplish and maintain in maturing and becoming an adult with integrity. To "Walk with kings--nor lose the common touch." To become a man isn't just one event, but a series of attributes developed over a lifetime. The poem is a set of rules for grown-up living and contains maxims for life. Ultimately the poem is a blueprint for personal integrity, behavior and self-development

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Answer 2

The theme of the poem "Your Father's Chair" by Rudyard Kipling revolves around the idea of legacy, memory, and the passing of time. The poem explores how the presence of an empty chair symbolizes the absence of a loved one but also serves as a reminder of their influence and presence in one's life. It conveys a sense of nostalgia, loss, and the enduring impact of a father's guidance and love.