Analysis of the poem where the mind is without fear
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Analysis:
The first line of the poem, a part of which is the title itself, holds a very significant meaning.
"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high", ‘fear’ in this line refers to the fear inculcated in the minds of Indians under the British rule. Here the poet is speaking about the miserable life led by people dominated by the British. The poet envisions India as a country where the people’s minds are free from fear and they live a dignified life. He also wants to convey that freedom can be attained only when the mind is fearless and the head is held high with respect and dignity.
In this line "Where knowledge is free" the poet says that gaining independence would also give them the freedom to acquire knowledge and be self reliant which was restricted during the British rule.