Assignment:
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Examine Rudyard Kipling's "The White Man's Burden" pp. 823-824. Respond to the following questions, ensuring to use specific evidence and examples.
- When was this poem written?
- For what purpose was this poem written and under what historical circumstances?
- What certain sentiments are conveyed, either intentionally or unintentionally?
- What perceptions might whites have had on colonized people based on the clues provided in this poem?
- Do you think this poem is for or against colonialism? Explain.