Question

"Remember, they have eyes like ours that wake
Or sleep, and strength that can be won
By love. In every land is common life
That all can recognize and understand.'

(1) What is the poet trying to convey through the above stanza?

(2) What does the poet mean by 'strength that can be won by love?

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Answer 1

1. The poet says that even though they don't belong to our country, they are not much different from us, because they are human beings just like us.

2. The poet means that though they are tough and strong, we can win them over easily with love, that is, by being friendly and warm towards them.