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    The poem Where the Mind is Without Fear does not have any rhyme scheme. It is written in blank verse. Read summary of this poem.

    The poem Where the Mind is Without Fear does not have any rhyme scheme. It is written in blank verse.

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    "Narrow domestic walls" refer to barriers which prevent the people to unite. e.g. caste, creed, religion, sect, language, area etc. The poet is of the views that these barriers have been created by the people as they believe in superstitions and blind faiths. These walls stop the country from makingRead more

    “Narrow domestic walls” refer to barriers which prevent the people to unite. e.g. caste, creed, religion, sect, language, area etc. The poet is of the views that these barriers have been created by the people as they believe in superstitions and blind faiths. These walls stop the country from making progress and also from getting prosperity.

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    Rabindranath Tagore is the name of the poet who has written Where the mind is Without Fear. Read summary of this poem.

    Rabindranath Tagore is the name of the poet who has written Where the mind is Without Fear.

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    The poet uses various images to symbolise the ills of his country as well as the things which he desire. e.g. he symbolises division of society and discrimination with the phrase "broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls". In addition he uses images like "depth of truth", clear stream of reRead more

    The poet uses various images to symbolise the ills of his country as well as the things which he desire. e.g. he symbolises division of society and discrimination with the phrase “broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls“.

    In addition he uses images like “depth of truth”, clear stream of reason”, “dreary desert sand” (hopelessness), “heaven of freedom” etc.

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    In the poem, Where the Mind is Without Fear, the poet prays for a perfect country which is guided by rational minds and is free of all types of social ills. The "heaven of freedom" means Independent India in which people are united and not divided into castes, religions, languages etc. In this "heavRead more

    In the poem, Where the Mind is Without Fear, the poet prays for a perfect country which is guided by rational minds and is free of all types of social ills. The “heaven of freedom” means Independent India in which people are united and not divided into castes, religions, languages etc.

    In this “heaven of freedom”, knowledge is free and all the people speak the truth. Nobody believes in superstitions and blind faiths. And the people are guided by Almighty in the direction of prosperity and success.

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    In the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, reason holds a significant place. According to the poet, reason should be as clear as stream. It should be the guiding force of all the individuals. There should be no room for superstitions and blind faiths. People should use scientific mind in order to pRead more

    In the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, reason holds a significant place. According to the poet, reason should be as clear as stream. It should be the guiding force of all the individuals. There should be no room for superstitions and blind faiths. People should use scientific mind in order to progress and prosper in their life and also make their country perfect.

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    The idea of freedom in the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, is comprehensive and touches all the ills of the society. According to the poet, the free India should not be ruled and governed by British. In addition, it should be free from division, superstitions and illogical thinking. The Free InRead more

    The idea of freedom in the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, is comprehensive and touches all the ills of the society. According to the poet, the free India should not be ruled and governed by British. In addition, it should be free from division, superstitions and illogical thinking.

    The Free India should have unity, fraternity and brotherhood. The people should use rational mind in day to day activities.

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    In the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, the poet desires to be lead into kingdom of heaven i.e. independent and free India which is not only free from British but also from social evils. Read summary of this poem.

    In the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear, the poet desires to be lead into kingdom of heaven i.e. independent and free India which is not only free from British but also from social evils.

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    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear: Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. There are various examples of metaphor in this poem. e.g. "narrow domestic wallsRead more

    Following poetic devices have been used in the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear:

    1. Metaphor: It is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. There are various examples of metaphor in this poem. e.g. “narrow domestic walls” refers to various barriers, “clear stream of reason” refers to a mind which is always guided by reason rather than superstitions, “dreary desert” symbolises superstitions.
    2. Alliteration: It is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. e.g. “where the mind is without fear”, “head is held high”, “not been broken”, “striving stretches”, “dreary desert sand of dead habit”.
    3. Symbolism: The poet uses various symbols in the poem. e.g. “depth of truth”, “narrow domestic walls”, “clear stream of reason”, “the dreary desert sand”, “heaven of freedom”.
    4. Visual Imagery: There are various images or symbols which construct mental image of the things. e.g. “domestic walls”, “clear stream of reason”, “the dreary desert sand”, “heaven of freedom” etc.

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    It was written to encourage the Indians to have such a country described in the poem . So that the countrymen take oath to have their motherland like the poet dreamt.

    It was written to encourage the Indians to have such a country described in the poem . So that the countrymen take oath to have their motherland like the poet dreamt.

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