In the poem “The Widow at Windsor” Rudyard Kipling uses the voice of one of the men to explain what it means to be one of Queen Victoria’s soldiers. The soldier explains how powerful the Queen is and how she uses her power over others to gain what she wants. He also talks about the soldiers that do her bidding. Any idealistic notions the soldiers may have had at the thought of being soldiers is countered by the reality of their day-to-day lives. Kipling’s own life experiences lends credence to the
The nationalism and patriotism of the British Empire lead to many of the people joining the war and fighting for their Queen. “Your country needs you” was the theme during times of war. from men of all ages to young boys, all lined up to be sent to the trenches. Famous poets and writers, in favor of the war wrote to capture the readers heart and influence them to fight for their country. However, not everyone was supportive of the war, a few poets perused an antiwar message. The poets focused on
friends, he spent his time reading. He esteemed authors such as Daniel Defoe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Wilkie Collins. Mrs. Holloway was disapproving of Kipling’s reading, inciting Kipling to sneak his books around her. He even pretended to play in his room by moving furniture along the floor while he read. By the age of 11, Kipling was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. A visitor to the Holloway home noticed the unhealthy condition of the child and immediately contacted his mother. His mother rushed
soldiers are rarely seen as heroes until freedom is at stake. “I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint o' beer,/The publican 'e up an' sez, "We serve no red-coats here"(1-2). “Tommy” is one of Kipling's most popular poems; it is included in barrack room ballads and... ... middle of paper ... ...pect should be shown to the soldiers, whether it’s a time of war or if people are enjoying freedom. Works Cited Allen, Charles. Kipling Sahib: India and the Making of Rudyard Kipling. New York: