The first stanza of 'if' speaks about the need for self-confidence. Do you agree? Why?
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Answer:
In the first stanza of the poem, the poet is emphasizing an individual's ability to rise above the circumstances.
Explanation:
When he writes, "if you can dream, and not make dreams your master," in the first stanza, he is saying that do not let circumstances control you just because you have a dream.
He is drawing the difference between adulthood responsibilities and actual goals that may or may not be possible.
Answer:
The first lines in the 1st stanza of 'Rudyard Kipling's' poem 'IF' are direct expression of 'confidence' and 'courage'.
Explanation:
It is a poem that suggests that emotional maturity is attained due to an individual's ability to rise above the circumstances and in retaining the appropriate demeanor when those circumstances results in bringing out the worst in others. The poem starts with a bold and confident line to stand upright in the case when everyone turns against you.