Question

many critics have pointed out in this poem 'the beloved' means not just a lover but country and nationalism. with this observation, does the poem read differently answer for class 1st puc

Answer 1

Explanation:

Yes, in this poem the poet’s love for his country is emphasized that his beloved. He feels for his country and the countrymen because countrymen are the part of the country he loves. He is not happy with the problem and social oppression his countrymen feel due to the atrocious behaviour of the foreign rulers. The poet bestows more importance to patriotism than his love for his fiancé.