Question

Does Tagore idealize Africa in the poem

Answer 1

In his poem, "Africa" Tagore talks about the oppression in Africa.

Explanation:

• He calls the British imperialism a social disease.
• According to Tagore, African imperialism had a very negative effect on African culture.
• He says that African culture was very pure and idea but the British manipulated it.
• Africa was a civilized society until the British distorted it with arrogance, indifference and worst human behavior.