APPRECIATION OF THE POEM: Where the mind is without fear (Unit One 1.1)

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The poem ‘Where the mind is without fear’ is by Rabindranath Tagore.

This line tells us the name of the poem and who wrote it. The poem is called “Where the mind is without fear.”  It was written by a man named Rabindranath Tagore. He is a famous writer from India, and he wrote many beautiful poems.

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The poem is written in free verse without any rhyme scheme or consistent metre.

This means that the poem doesn’t have to rhyme like some songs do. In a rhyming poem, the end of the lines often sound the same, like “cat” and “hat.” But in this poem, the words flow freely, like a conversation. There’s no set pattern of beats or sounds, so it feels more natural, like talking to a friend.

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There are many figures of speech e.g. Repetition, Metaphor, Alliteration, etc.

Figures of speech are special ways to use words to make them more interesting and fun. Here are a few examples:

– Repetition: This is when a word or phrase is said more than once. It helps to make the idea stronger. For example, if you say, “I want peace, peace for everyone,” it makes the idea of peace feel very important.

– Metaphor: This is when you say one thing is another to show they are similar. For example, if you say, “The classroom was a zoo,” it means the classroom was very noisy and messy, like a zoo, but it doesn’t mean there were real animals.

– Alliteration: This is when words that are close together start with the same sound. For example, “Silly Sammy swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.” It makes the words fun to say and hear.

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An important figure of speech is Personification – ‘Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection’.

Personification is when we give human qualities to things that are not human. In this line, “tireless striving” means trying very hard without getting tired. It’s like saying that the effort to do something is so strong that it can reach out with arms. “Perfection” means being the best or the most perfect. So, it’s like saying that trying hard is reaching out to grab something really great.

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Here, we can actually visualize ‘tireless striving’ stretching its arms to reach its goal.

This means we can imagine “tireless striving” as a person who is working very hard and reaching out with their arms to grab something important. The “goal” is what they want to achieve, like finishing a big project or winning a game.

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The poem is a prayer to God.

This line tells us that the poem is like a special message or request to God. A prayer is when you talk to God, asking for help or saying thank you. Many people believe in God and talk to Him when they need support or guidance.

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Tagore addresses God as ‘my Father’ and asks Him to awaken his country into a heaven of freedom,

In this line, Tagore is talking to God and calling Him “my Father.” This shows love and respect, like how we feel about our parents. He is asking God to help his country become a wonderful place. “Heaven of freedom” means a place where everyone is free to be themselves and do what they want without fear.

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where there is total freedom of good thoughts, good words and good actions.

Here, Tagore wants a place where everyone can think nice things, say kind things, and do good things. “Total freedom” means complete freedom, where no one is stopped from being good. It’s like being able to play and have fun without anyone telling you to stop.

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He wishes for a country where people would be free from fear,

Tagore hopes for a place where no one is scared or afraid. He wants everyone to feel safe and happy. Imagine a playground where everyone can play without worrying about getting hurt or being bullied.

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where knowledge would be free to all individuals and people from all casts and religions would be united.

This means he wants everyone to have the chance to learn and know things. “Knowledge” is what we learn in school and from life. He also wants people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to come together and be friends. “United” means being together as one, like a team.

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