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  1. The conclusion of the poem Gift of India is that many brave Indian soldiers sacrificed their previous lives for the sake of their country. They did not fear the death and fought till their last breath. Hence we should remember them and what they did for our country. Read summary of this poem.

    The conclusion of the poem Gift of India is that many brave Indian soldiers sacrificed their previous lives for the sake of their country. They did not fear the death and fought till their last breath. Hence we should remember them and what they did for our country.

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  1. The central idea of the poem Gift of India is that the brave soldiers of our country laid their lives for its (India's) dignity. Mother India and her citizens can never forget these sacrifices. These soldiers are buried in different parts of the world. However their graves do not look scary. InsteadRead more

    The central idea of the poem Gift of India is that the brave soldiers of our country laid their lives for its (India’s) dignity. Mother India and her citizens can never forget these sacrifices. These soldiers are buried in different parts of the world. However their graves do not look scary. Instead they are fragrant and pearl-like.

    Mother earth is proud of these soldiers. However at the same time, she is sad for them and cannot bear their separation (as they are buried in foreign lands).

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    There are following main themes in the poem Gift of India Patriotism The whole poem is written in the memory of those loved Mother India. India, the country is personified as a mother who is proud of her sons (i.e. soldiers) who were fighting on the foreign lands for the sake of their country. At thRead more

    There are following main themes in the poem Gift of India

    Patriotism

    The whole poem is written in the memory of those loved Mother India. India, the country is personified as a mother who is proud of her sons (i.e. soldiers) who were fighting on the foreign lands for the sake of their country. At the same time, mother earth is weeping as she could not bear the separation of her sons.

    The poet believes that the places where those brave soldiers died have flowers blooming on them and also precious pearls. After their martyrdom, they are fragrant and thus make Indian proud.

    Courage and Selfless Sacrifice

    The second important theme in this poem is the courage and selfless sacrifice of Indian soldiers. We find that the brave soldiers of Indian soil went to foreign lands and fought fearlessly without thinking of themselves. The happily achieved martyrdom which makes Mother Indian proud of them.

    Futility of War

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  1. Futility means uselessness or pointlessness. In this poem, we find various instances which tell that the poet is not in favour of war. e.g. in third stanza, mother earth is crying in grief. She can see her victory. However this victory is achieved on the cost of precious lives of her sons. In the fiRead more

    Futility means uselessness or pointlessness. In this poem, we find various instances which tell that the poet is not in favour of war. e.g. in third stanza, mother earth is crying in grief. She can see her victory. However this victory is achieved on the cost of precious lives of her sons.

    In the final stanza, the poet says, “when the terror and tumult of hate shall cease” which mean there will be a time when wars will end and so will the hatred. Hence the poet is desiring peace because war brings destruction and depression. There is loss of lives, property, emotions, nature and what not. Hence the poem is against the war because war is useless and pointless.

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  1. The poem The Gift of India is set in pre-independence time when India was still under the British Rule. At that time, Indian soldiers had to got to foreign lands and fight on the behalf of Britian. Read summary of this poem.

    The poem The Gift of India is set in pre-independence time when India was still under the British Rule. At that time, Indian soldiers had to got to foreign lands and fight on the behalf of Britian.

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  1. An elegy is a type of poetry which is written in the memory of dead. It has serious tone. Gift of India is an elegy as it is written in the memory of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country. We find that India is personified as a mother who can feel pain and weep asRead more

    An elegy is a type of poetry which is written in the memory of dead. It has serious tone. Gift of India is an elegy as it is written in the memory of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country. We find that India is personified as a mother who can feel pain and weep as well.

    Mother earth weeps on the loss of brave sons of hers. She cannot bear their separation as they are buried on foreign lands. In the end, the poet desires that war may end and peace may prevail.

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  1. The poem The Gift of India is written by Sarojini Naidu long before India got its independence from British Rule. Sarojini Naidu was a freedom fighter who became the first president of Indian National Congress. Hence many of her poems, including this, are patriotic in nature. This poem is written foRead more

    The poem The Gift of India is written by Sarojini Naidu long before India got its independence from British Rule. Sarojini Naidu was a freedom fighter who became the first president of Indian National Congress. Hence many of her poems, including this, are patriotic in nature.

    This poem is written for Indian soldiers who were sent to foreign lands in order to fight of British. The poet is keeping the memory of their sacrifices alive by writing this poem.

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  1. After reading the poem, we conclude that Indian soldiers took part in many wars which Britain fought against other countries. The soldiers were sent from India to various other countries to defend Britain against the enemies. Indian soldiers were very brave and never feared death. They fought couragRead more

    After reading the poem, we conclude that Indian soldiers took part in many wars which Britain fought against other countries. The soldiers were sent from India to various other countries to defend Britain against the enemies.

    Indian soldiers were very brave and never feared death. They fought courageously and sacrificed their lives for the sake fo their country.

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  1. During the first world war, British got victory and started celebrating it. However the poet considers it futile for India because it did not benefit the country in anyway. This victory of British was based on the blood of Indian soldiers. This is why the banners of victory are red and torn. Read suRead more

    During the first world war, British got victory and started celebrating it. However the poet considers it futile for India because it did not benefit the country in anyway. This victory of British was based on the blood of Indian soldiers. This is why the banners of victory are red and torn.

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  1. This is the first line of the poem The Gift of India. It is a rhetoric question to the world. Mother India asks the people of the world if she has ever denied anything what they asked for. In other words, India always lend a helping hand to those in need. However, here the poet is specifically talkiRead more

    This is the first line of the poem The Gift of India. It is a rhetoric question to the world. Mother India asks the people of the world if she has ever denied anything what they asked for. In other words, India always lend a helping hand to those in need. However, here the poet is specifically talking about the most precious gift i.e. her sons who fought for British on foreign lands.

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