CLASS 9
NO MEN ARE FOREIGN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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our brothers
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our enemies
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decorating
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we should hate none
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Detailed explanation-1: -The central theme of the poem No Men are Foreign revolves around the brotherhood of all humankind. The poet points out that all our boundaries and differences are human-made. Throughout the poem, James Kirkup tries to show the similarities between all humans.
Detailed explanation-2: -What message does the poet want to convey? Answer: The poet wants to say that there should be no discrimination between people on the basis of their appearance, religion or region. It is inhuman to tease one because of one’s different background.
Detailed explanation-3: -The poet warns the ordinary and innocent people whose emotions and sentiments are stirred by some selfish people. Their immoral acts and poisonous views don’t deserve attention.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: (c) ill practice of hatred and discrimination must be discouraged according to the poem.