Question: One of the more obvious poetic works that address the effects and implications of imperialism is Rudyard Kipling's "The White Man's Burden." At the poem's core, it suggests that it is the moral and civil duty of the colonizers, often referred to as the "white men", to take on the responsibility of educating and guiding the colonized. Kipling uses strong descriptors, portraying the colonized as "new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child." Such phrases don't merely show the natives in a negative light but also reveal the strong biases and superiority feeling that are deeply embedded in the idea of the imperialist. Furthermore, Kipling mentions the "savage wars of peace." This contradictory phrase is revealing, suggesting that under the appearance of bringing peace and civilization, the colonizers often start or worsen conflict, unrest, and chaos in foreign lands. The friction and resentment between the colonizers and the colonized is clearly evident in lines like "The blame of those ye better, The hate of those ye guard." This sentiment is not just an observation but a harsh critique of the underlying anger that the colonial process creates. One cannot ignore the talking down in Kipling's tone when he refers to the "childish