The poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling is written in the present tense. This helps to create a sense of immediacy and makes the advice in the poem feel more applicable to the reader's current situation.
Rudyard Kipling referred to himself as "Anglo-Indian" a term used for British citizens living in India.
A dooli is a litter or stretcher used for carrying a person. In the poem "Gunga Din" by Rudyard Kipling, Gunga Din carries a wounded soldier on a dooli while risking his life to save others.
Rudyard Kipling used the term "White man's burden" in a poem to suggest that it was the duty of white colonizers to educate and civilize non-white populations in their colonies. This outlook was criticized for its imperialistic and paternalistic implications.
"Gold" is the main element used in the poem "Sestina of the Tramp-Royal" by Rudyard Kipling. It symbolizes wealth, success, and power throughout the poem, as the speaker reflects on the allure and pitfalls of pursuing material riches.
In Rudyard Kipling's poem "If," the line "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster / And treat those two impostors just the same" does not refer specifically to Wimbledon. The term "Triumph and Disaster" is used metaphorically to represent success and failure in life, and the ability to remain humble and steadfast in the face of both.
In the poem "The Way Through the Woods" by Rudyard Kipling, the "they" refers to the people who used to travel through the woods before it was cleared and forgotten over time. The poem reflects on the memories and stories of those who once passed through the woods.
Hoover was inordinately fond of the poem (If) by Kipling, if that is what you mean.
These words were spoken by British author Rudyard Kipling, in his famous poem titled "Gunga Din." The phrase is often used to acknowledge someone's superior qualities or bravery.
A speaker who is not the poet himself
In "The Thousandth Man" by Rudyard Kipling, several poetic devices enhance its themes. The use of repetition emphasizes the contrast between the ordinary and the exceptional, particularly in the portrayal of the "thousandth man" who embodies unique qualities. Imagery vividly illustrates the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. Additionally, the poem employs metaphor to explore deeper meanings about individuality and the human condition.
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The term "White Man's Burden" is used in derision today, suggesting that somehow European culture is better than all the rest, when Political Correctness demands that we think all cultures are equally advanced. In Kipling's time, however, it was an admonition to the powerful European (mainly British) interests to deal kindly with the native populations of the lands they occupied, even though those natives didn't act particularly grateful. Kipling assumes that roads, security and competent administration are good things.