Question

Illustrate the theme of rise and fall of glory in the poem ‘The Patriot’.

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Rise and Fall of glory - The poem depicts the theme of sudden rise and fall. Within a span of one year,the patriot experiences both love and lovelessness. One year ago, he was welcomed with roses and myrtles. However the same public hurled stones on him. What led him towards his downfall was his "vaulting ambition".It can be deduced that the speaker took a step too far, and it was an error that led him to cross the boundaries and consequently lose popularity.

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