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The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.

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The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.

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The poet uses the personal pronoun ‘I’ to emphasize his own independence in travelling the open road and also his freedom in choosing the road that he wishes to take. Moreover, he asserts through the abundant use of ‘I’ that he wants to live life on his own terms and always be in command of his circumstances.

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पाठ 2.1: Song of the Open Road - Brainstorming (A4) [पृष्ठ ९७]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 2.1 Song of the Open Road
Brainstorming (A4) | Q (v) | पृष्ठ ९७

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