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The greatest gift to the world is the brave sons (Indian soldiers) who fought on foreign lands bravely and courageously. Read summary of this poem.
The greatest gift to the world is the brave sons (Indian soldiers) who fought on foreign lands bravely and courageously.
See lessGifts symbolise the brave sons of Mother India i.e. those Indian soldiers who fought on the foreign lands without fearing death. Read summary of this poem.
Gifts symbolise the brave sons of Mother India i.e. those Indian soldiers who fought on the foreign lands without fearing death.
See lessThe poem Gift of India is a lament for Mother India because the latter weeps whenever she thinks of her brave sons. They are buried in foreign lands and thus Mother India cannot bear their separation. On the other hand, Mother India feels proud because her brave sons never feared death and instead fRead more
The poem Gift of India is a lament for Mother India because the latter weeps whenever she thinks of her brave sons. They are buried in foreign lands and thus Mother India cannot bear their separation.
On the other hand, Mother India feels proud because her brave sons never feared death and instead fought courageously till their last breath. This is why this poem is both lament and pride for Mother India.
See lessThe 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.
See lessThe 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).
See lessThere 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
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.
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.
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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.
See lessThe 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.
See lessAn 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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I love the poem The Gift of India as it is a patriotic poem written in the memory of those who fought during the first world war. In this poem, we find a mixture of sorrow, pride, hope and prayers. Mother India is proud of her brave sons but at the same time sorrowful because of their loss. She is aRead more
I love the poem The Gift of India as it is a patriotic poem written in the memory of those who fought during the first world war. In this poem, we find a mixture of sorrow, pride, hope and prayers. Mother India is proud of her brave sons but at the same time sorrowful because of their loss. She is also hopeful and prays for the safe return of those who are still alive.
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