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Question
Read the poem. Write an Appreciation of the poem in about 12 to 15 sentences with the help of the following points. Use a paragraph format.
Points
- Title
- Poet
- Rhyme scheme
- Favourite line
- Theme/Central idea
- Figures of speech
- Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
- Why I like/dislike the poem
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Solution
The inspiring poem “Where the Mind Is Without Fear” is written by the legendary Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Originally composed during the colonial era, the poem is written in free verse and does not follow a specific rhyme scheme, which perfectly mirrors its central theme of freedom and boundlessness.
My favourite line is, “Where words come out from the depth of truth,” because it highlights the immense value of honesty and integrity in human character.
The central idea revolves around a prayer to the Almighty for the intellectual, spiritual, and political freedom of the poet’s country.
Tagore masterfully uses figures of speech like Metaphor in “clear stream of reason” and Personification in “tireless striving stretches its arms” to contrast logical thinking with stagnant social evils.
As a special feature, the poem is structured as a single, continuous sentence, creating an earnest, deeply philosophical, and uplifting tone.
The implied meaning emphasises that true freedom is an internal state of mind and a global human virtue, rather than just political independence.
Ultimately, I highly appreciate this poem because its timeless message of courage, unity, and truth remains universally relevant today.
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| No. | Column A | Column B | |
| (1) | The head is held high | (a) | A fearless person |
| (2) | Narrow domestic walls | (b) | Sincerity of heart |
| (3) | Knowledge is free | (c) | A person with self-respect and proud of possessing it |
| (4) | Depth of truth | (d) | Narrow mindedness |
| (5) | Mind is without fear | (e) | Education is given to all |
| (6) | Stretches its arms | (f) | Dried up, infertile land of sands |
| (7) | Clear stream of reason | (g) | Clear thinking |
| (8) | Dead habits | (h) | Aim at perfection |
| (9) | Ever widening thought and action | (i) | Broadening the outlook and attitude |
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