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    Alliteration: when words are used in succession, or even the first letter. “You will do your work on water.” The letter ‘w’ is used as a form of alliteration in this line. Enjambment: A line is suddenly cut off urging the reader to quickly jump to the next line. In this poem the enjambment has beenRead more

    Alliteration: when words are used in succession, or even the first letter. “You will do your work on water.” The letter ‘w’ is used as a form of alliteration in this line. Enjambment: A line is suddenly cut off urging the reader to quickly jump to the next line. In this poem the enjambment has been used twice. First between line one and two of the fourth stanza, and second, between lines seven and eight of the fifth stanza. Repetition: It is the use of a word or phrase within a poem. Here the name Gunga Din has been repeated over and over again. Once again, it is further used as another poetic device called the refrain when the name frequently appears at the end of multiple lines. Imagery: It heightens a reader’s senses through the description of visual sights. The poem is filled with imagery, as for instance, the speaker describes the water as “green./It was crawlin’ and it stunk.” Gunga din Summary

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    By using the persona of Gunga Din, it is possible to comprehend the sacrificial concept. He assisted the injured soldier , despite the abuse he endured from him. Additionally, he grins at him to encourage him to endure his suffering. He nevertheless managed to lose his own existence in the process.Read more

    By using the persona of Gunga Din, it is possible to comprehend the sacrificial concept. He assisted the injured soldier , despite the abuse he endured from him. Additionally, he grins at him to encourage him to endure his suffering. He nevertheless managed to lose his own existence in the process. He was aiding him when he was shot, and he ultimately perished. But even before passing away, he fortified himself so that he could carry his colleague to safety. Till his dying breath, Gunga remained true to himself. He never sought revenge and neither did he turn his back on someone who berated him previously. Kipling through this pointed out that colonialism surely exhausted the glories of a person but couldn’t snatch a person’s real identity. Gunga Din Summary

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    The poem follows the rhyme scheme of AABCCBDDEFFEFFGGF. The poem is written by Kipling in a way that sometimes a word would pronounce to rhyme with either “Queen” or with “been.” Gunga Din Summary

    The poem follows the rhyme scheme of AABCCBDDEFFEFFGGF. The poem is written by Kipling in a way that sometimes a word would pronounce to rhyme with either “Queen” or with “been.” Gunga Din Summary

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    Sacrifice for one in spite of facing prejudice and hatred is a major theme in the poem. Kipling's admirable British sensibility does not appear to be limited to words, even though it appears that his main goal is to exalt any Indian, a character from his origin. The word "black," "black-skinned," orRead more

    Sacrifice for one in spite of facing prejudice and hatred is a major theme in the poem. Kipling’s admirable British sensibility does not appear to be limited to words, even though it appears that his main goal is to exalt any Indian, a character from his origin. The word “black,” “black-skinned,” or even “squidgy-nosed” Indian water carrier brings it out. He nevertheless goes on to compliment him for fighting for the Queen. He demonstrates how poets and authors in Britain used to praise locals who assisted them in any way. Water carriers—a former profession—became necessary and an essential component of the British cantonment camps as a result of the hot Indian climate. He has so lauded this character while remaining open about his feelings of grandeur. It also demonstrates how colonization reduced individuals to occupations, and the extent to which the colonial agents’ efforts were wasted applauding such unremarkable characters. By using the persona of Gunga Din, it is possible to comprehend the sacrificial concept. He assisted the injured soldier , despite the abuse he endured from him. Additionally, he grins at him to encourage him to endure his suffering. He nevertheless managed to lose his own existence in the process. He was aiding him when he was shot, and he ultimately perished. But even before passing away, he fortified himself so that he could carry his colleague to safety. Gunga Din Summary

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    The poem focuses on the theme of war and prays to the gods for their safety. It reveals the trauma of the war that a soldier goes through and their fear of life and death. Hymn before action Summary

    The poem focuses on the theme of war and prays to the gods for their safety. It reveals the trauma of the war that a soldier goes through and their fear of life and death.

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    Repetition: It is an instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text. For example, “Ere yet” Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulRead more

    1. Repetition: It is an instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text. For example, “Ere yet”
    2. Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulse that gives a piece of writing a lulling, lyrical, and/or emotive effect. For example, “Who lack the lights that guide us,”

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    The "Hymn Before Action" is a prayer to old-fashioned God, the unique deity of the British Empire, the focus of its prayers. The Church's One Foundation, a hymn written by the Church of England in response to a bishop who questioned the reliability of the Bible, served as the inspiration for this poRead more

    The “Hymn Before Action” is a prayer to old-fashioned God, the unique deity of the British Empire, the focus of its prayers. The Church’s One Foundation, a hymn written by the Church of England in response to a bishop who questioned the reliability of the Bible, served as the inspiration for this poem. It contains numerous biblical references.

     

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    Personification- Personification is a figure of speech in which inanimate objects, such as animals or plants, are given human attributes, resulting in a poem rich in imager. We can pull and haul and push and lift and drive We can print and plough and weave and heat and light We can run and jump andRead more

    1. Personification- Personification is a figure of speech in which inanimate objects, such as animals or plants, are given human attributes, resulting in a poem rich in imager. We can pull and haul and push and lift and drive We can print and plough and weave and heat and light We can run and jump and swim and fly and dive We can see and hear and count and read and write These words are all human qualities which have been attributed to machines.

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    The poem is based on the idea, that machines, while capable of amazing things, are still nothing more than human brain inventions. They can do a fantastic job, but small mistakes or poor management may have disastrous effects.   Machine Summary

    The poem is based on the idea, that machines, while capable of amazing things, are still nothing more than human brain inventions. They can do a fantastic job, but small mistakes or poor management may have disastrous effects.

     

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