Question

Summary of the axe in the wood 1st stanza

Answer 1

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The first stanza of the poem illustrates the practice of self-confidence and expresses that, in being confident; the reader must have the courage to face unpopularity and disagreement. This stanza advises against self-confidence that does not allow for the consideration of opposing ideas. In urging the reader to ignore doubt and make allowance for doubt Kipling creates a paradox that is characteristic of the tone of the entire poem.