CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

NO MEN ARE FOREIGN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the central theme of the poem?
A
universal brotherhood
B
equality
C
discrimination
D
poverty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“No Men are Foreign” is an apt title for the poem, because it deals with the theme of universal brotherhood. Human beings all over the world have identical behaviour and the differences based on the manmade concepts of caste, creed, barriers etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Its objective is to bring together science, art and religion, for the purpose of intellectual improvement as well as spiritual education. The Universal Brotherhood’s goal is to unite people who wish to work towards the transcendence of the spirit, regardless of belief, nationality, gender and economic status.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central theme of a poem represents its controlling idea. This idea is crafted and developed throughout the poem and can be identified by assessing the poem’s rhythm, setting, tone, mood, diction and, occasionally, title.

Detailed explanation-4: -The terms unity and brotherhood relate to the bond of togetherness between citizens of the country irrespective of their religion, caste, gender, creed, and economic background. The unity and brotherhood are a feeling of oneness in the country having diverse diversity.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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