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Explain “your words are still your own”.
The line "your words are still your own" means that we can exercise the freedom by speaking up. No one can rule our mouths. We can speak whatever we want to. Hence although we are ruled over by British, we can use our mouth to speak against them and oppose their unjust rule. Read text summary of SpeRead more
The line “your words are still your own” means that we can exercise the freedom by speaking up. No one can rule our mouths. We can speak whatever we want to. Hence although we are ruled over by British, we can use our mouth to speak against them and oppose their unjust rule.
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By the line, "the upright body is yours", the poet mean that although we are ruled over by British, we still own our body which we can use to stand against tyrannical rule. We should muster our courage to oppose the injustice done to us and use our body for this until we die. This is the only way toRead more
By the line, “the upright body is yours”, the poet mean that although we are ruled over by British, we still own our body which we can use to stand against tyrannical rule. We should muster our courage to oppose the injustice done to us and use our body for this until we die. This is the only way to get independence.
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See lesswhy does the poet calls upon his countrymen to speak up?
The poet calls upon his countrymen to speak because they are enslaved by British. But their hearts are also enslaved. Hence he tells them that they still own their mouths, bodies and words and they are free to use them against rulers. No one can take away this freedom from us until we die. Hence theRead more
The poet calls upon his countrymen to speak because they are enslaved by British. But their hearts are also enslaved. Hence he tells them that they still own their mouths, bodies and words and they are free to use them against rulers. No one can take away this freedom from us until we die. Hence they should leave no stone unturned to struggle against British.
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See lesswhat is the “smithy” a symbol of, in this extract?
Smithy symbolises struggle of Indians against British Rule. This struggle is full of strong will-power, courage and firm determination. Read text summary of Speak Up Watch video on Speak Up Summary Listen to Speak Up Poem Summary
Smithy symbolises struggle of Indians against British Rule. This struggle is full of strong will-power, courage and firm determination.
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See lesshow can the padlocks of slavery be opened?
The padlocks of slavery symbolise enslaved Indians who were ruled over by British. The poet says that these padlocks will open their mouth when the flames of our will-power, courage and enthusiasm will start burning. In other words, we can get rid of the slavery if we leave no stone unturned to struRead more
The padlocks of slavery symbolise enslaved Indians who were ruled over by British. The poet says that these padlocks will open their mouth when the flames of our will-power, courage and enthusiasm will start burning. In other words, we can get rid of the slavery if we leave no stone unturned to struggle against it.
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See less“look there in that smithy”. This line is an example of
The line "Look there in that smithy" is an example of metaphor as smithy here symbolises heart burning with anger against the tyrannical rule of British. Read text summary of Speak Up Watch video on Speak Up Summary Listen to Speak Up Poem Summary
The line “Look there in that smithy” is an example of metaphor as smithy here symbolises heart burning with anger against the tyrannical rule of British.
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See lessWhat does red oven and fierce flames symbolize?
Red oven symbolises heart full of courage and will-power against the tyranny. Fierce flames symbolise the outcome of this courage i.e. struggle against them (British) Read text summary of Speak Up Watch video on Speak Up Summary Listen to Speak Up Poem Summary
Red oven symbolises heart full of courage and will-power against the tyranny. Fierce flames symbolise the outcome of this courage i.e. struggle against them (British)
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See lessHow can the padlocks of slavery open their mouth?
The padlocks of slavery symbolise Indians who were ruled over by British. According to the poet, these padlocks will open their mouth when the flames of our will-power, courage and enthusiasm will start burning. In other words, we can get rid of the slavery if we leave no stone unturned to struggleRead more
The padlocks of slavery symbolise Indians who were ruled over by British. According to the poet, these padlocks will open their mouth when the flames of our will-power, courage and enthusiasm will start burning. In other words, we can get rid of the slavery if we leave no stone unturned to struggle against it.
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See lessDiscuss the theme of Nagamandala by Girish Karnad
One theme is about women's independence. Women should not be dependent on their husbands. They should not follow what their husbands want them to do. Women should not be treated like slaves. This story shows how a woman can live on her own and be independent. Another theme is the love between a husbRead more
One theme is about women’s independence. Women should not be dependent on their husbands. They should not follow what their husbands want them to do. Women should not be treated like slaves. This story shows how a woman can live on her own and be independent.
Another theme is the love between a husband and a wife. Rani is very attached to Nagamandala. He is the only one who is able to understand her feelings. He is very attached to her and his love for her never dies. But Rani’s love for him is different from Nagamandala’s love for him.
The way Nagamandala loves Rani is by being the only one who can understand her feelings. Nagamandala does not love Rani because of any physical beauty or charm of hers. In the beginning of the film, Rani was a very beautiful girl.
As time passes by, her beauty starts fading away. But Rani does not accept it. She says that she has always been beautiful and will always be beautiful. Her beauty is not due to any external factors. It is her inner beauty that is reflected on her face.
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See lessWhat is the meaning of the title “Nagamandala”?
The name Nagamandala is derived from a Sanskrit word 'Nagama' which means a beautiful and a charming woman. The word'mandala' means a circle or a ring. Hence, Nagamandala means a woman who is the center of a circle or a ring. The word 'Nagamandala' also has a double meaning. It can also mean a womanRead more
The name Nagamandala is derived from a Sanskrit word ‘Nagama’ which means a beautiful and a charming woman. The word’mandala’ means a circle or a ring. Hence, Nagamandala means a woman who is the center of a circle or a ring. The word ‘Nagamandala’ also has a double meaning. It can also mean a woman who is the center of a circle or a ring of love.
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