Summary of Poem ‘IF’ by Rudyard Kipling
The poem ‘If’ has been composed by the British poet and a champion of imperialism, Rudyard Kipling. In the poem, the poet has called upon us for an active ‘honest’, sincere and liberal life.
Objective of Poem ‘IF’ by Rudyard Kipling
- the poet’s wife
- the poet’s mistress
- the poet’s son
- the poet’s father
2. ‘IF’ the poem is composed by ………..?
- Rudyard Kipling
- Edward Thomas
- Rupert Brooke
- W.B. Yeats
3. Rudyard Kipling was given nobel prize?
- 1902
- 1905
- 1909
- 1907
4. What type of man is crowned with success in life?
- lazy
- good character
- mocking
- bad character
5. Rudyard Kipling was born in ………..?
- 1865
- 1885
- 1875
- 1895
6. Journalism was literary liking of …………?
- Edward Thomas
- Rupert Brooke
- Walter De La Mare
- Rudyard Kipling
7. Rudyard Kipling passed away in …………?
- 1936
- 1937
- 1938
- 1939
8. To which country did Rudyard Kipling belong?
- Ireland
- France
- Britain
- India
9. The poem ‘If’ is a ………..
- Lyrical poem
- Romantic poem
- War Poem
- Nature Poem
Answers:- 1. (C) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (B) 5. (A) 6. (D) 7. (A) 8. (C) 9. (A)
Subjective of Poem ‘IF’ by Rudyard Kipling
1. What does repeated use of the word ‘If’ signify?
Answer:- The word ‘If’ signifies ‘the doubt’ that agitates our mind and heart while we embark on achieving great in our life. We should be free from it.
2. What is the key to success in life?
Answer:- The key to success in life lies in being a man of character, principles, resolution, patience and courage. To labour hard and to be always confident and hopeful are also required.
3. When will everything contained by the earth be ours?
Answer:- When we become kind, helpful and affectionate to all only then both our enemies and friends, everything contained by the earth will be ours.
4. Who have been called ‘Impostors’ in the poems?
Answer:- ‘Triumph’ and ‘disaster’ have been called ‘Impostors’ in the poem because they derail us from our chosen paths. They are not what they are considered to be.
5. Name the poet of ‘If’?
Answer:- Rudyard Kipling is the poet of ‘If’.
6. Why are ‘triumph’ and ‘disaster’ called impostors?
Answer:- ‘Triumph’ and ‘disaster’ should not affect our thoughts and actions. We should not be overjoyed in the time of triumph nor we should be over-frustrated in the time of disaster.
7. What we have been advised by the poet to be?
Answer:- The poet has advised us to be patient, courageous, confident, liberal and kind to others. He has asked us not to give up the truth to others because it is a truth that ultimately triumphs.
8. Who has been addressed in the poem? Which line shows it?
Answer:- It is the poet’s son who has been addressed in the poem. The line which shows this is – “And which is more you’ll be man, my son!”