Question

What is the central theme of the poem if by rudyard kipling?

Answer 1

The poem If can be viewed as a set of guidelines on how to live and act with integrity and right values such that one becomes the ideal human. Each of the four stanzas deals with different life situations and the best way to act during them. The poem If does not have a conspicuous physical setting. However, after reading the poem one can visualize a scene in which a father is speaking to his son and giving him the most valuable life lesson on how to become a complete man. The token of personal philosophy and wisdom which the father imparts to his son has universal validity.

Central Idea of IF by Rudyard Kipling:

Life only has meaning when it has been lived meaningfully and our identity as human beings can only be ratified in the real sense of the term if we live virtuously by following a set of high moral codes and conduct. Rudyard Kipling’s If is a blueprint for all those qualities and virtues which we must inculcate within us to be able to call ourselves complete human beings and also in order to attain true success in life. In course of the thirty two lines of the poem, Kipling advocates the virtues of composure, patience, integrity, modesty, control, perseverance, tolerance determination, confidence – for a few to cite. This poem is the like a rule book to perfect the art of living and being human.

Answer 2

The theme of the poem If by Rudyard Kipling is success and the purpose of life.

• The poem 'If' is written by Rudyard Kipling.
• The poet advises his son, on how to be a good man.
• He teaches his son how to live a balanced life and the value of patience and honesty.
• The poet tells how to make decisions in life and be responsible and not heed the hate of other people.
• He also tells us to always remain humble and never to consider ourselves superior to the other.
• He teaches to dream and work on them, but never let anything control one's life. The will be difficulties in life, but one should fight through them and continue working on their dreams.
• He teaches to be courageous to talk to powerful people, but never let anyone change one's beliefs and thoughts.
• He understands the ups and downs we might face in life but never let any good or bad take over one's thoughts.
• We should not wait for opportunities to knock on our doors, but we should create them.

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