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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The poem Speak Up was written before independence of India. It is full of encouraging words which the poet uses to fill courage and determination among his countrymen to stand against British Rule. We cannot overthrow them until we struggle against them. For this we need to lit the flames of anger,Read more
The poem Speak Up was written before independence of India. It is full of encouraging words which the poet uses to fill courage and determination among his countrymen to stand against British Rule. We cannot overthrow them until we struggle against them. For this we need to lit the flames of anger, strong will-power and firm determination. Only then we will be able to break the chains of slavery and get independence. This poem gives hope to the freedom fighters of India.