On the surface, Kiplings poem appears to propose that white people consequently have an obligation to rule over, and encourage the cultural development of, people from other ethnic and cultural backgrounds until they can take their place in the world by fully adopting Western ways. Or, is it satire, and thus a condemnation?
What is at the heart of Walcott’s dilemma? Why does he describe himself as “divided to the vein?” How does his poem link to our theme of exile?
What does Frederick Douglass mean when he says, The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common?
Describe your own experiences with/in exile, i.e., to be away from one’s home (i.e. city, state, country, or any way that someone might define home or community), while either being explicitly refused permission to return or being threatened with imprisonment or death upon return. Both home and exile can be broadly defined beyond the traditional definitions).
Kipling – “White Mans Burden” – URL
Derek Walcott – “A Far Cry From Africa” w/ interpretation notes – URL
Frederick Douglass – “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” – URL
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