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'Still I Rise' ~ Maya Angelou   Message of the Poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou conveys a powerful message of resilience and hope. Through vivid imagery and a defiant tone, the poem celebrates the strength and determination of marginalized communities, particularly African-Americans, in the face of adversity and discrimination. The speaker has suffered oppression but she is not a person to succumb and yield. Human beings have incredible strength to rise above and overcome odds. So she will rise and rise and rise. The repeated phrase 'I rise' serves as a chant of self-affirmation and defiance against those who seek to diminish one's worth. Angelou's message is one of courage, pride, and the unwavering belief in the inherent value and dignity of every individual. The poem inspires readers to rise above challenges with grace and strength. Central Idea of the Poem 'Still I Rise' is a poem about strength and resilience. It celebrates the en...

 My Last Duchess ~ Robert Browning  Summary, Explanation, Questions Answer, Class 11 Semester 2 Critical Estimate of the Poem ‘My Last Duchess’ presents a fine psychological study of character and situation. It delves deep into the Renaissance spirit as well as the Victorian morality. The cleavage between culture and morality, love and power, as explored in the poem, is as relevant to the age of Renaissance, as to the Victorian era. Browning has combined both in his dramatic delineation of the character, situation, and speech suited to the context of the poem. Its style is clear, compact, witty, and its flow in verse has an authentic conversational flavour. The poem opens in a very casual conversational style. The Duke addresses an unknown and silent listener. He talks about his last Duchess. Pointing to the painting of his last Duchess on the wall, he exposes the character and personality of the Duchess. He also praises the painting by calling it a masterpiece. The imagin...

  ‘NOBEL LECTURE’ ~ MOTHER TERESA  Summary, Explanation, Questions Answer, Class 11 Semester 2 Message of the Text 'Nobel Lecture' is a contemplation upon attaining peace through love. Mother Teresa brings out the obstacles against peace. Lack of love is the primary concern in this case. Mother Teresa has given some examples to show how love can change the world. She wants love in people for others. But she thinks that love should start at the family level first. There are many people remaining in families, but living lonely lives. Mother Teresa finds the greatest instance of lack of love in abortion. She thinks it is a killing of children by the mothers. She wants to stop abortion by practising self-control. Again, she refers to love as the connecting point. She reads this self-control as an expression of love. She is astonished to see the number of unwanted children on earth. She indicates these types of lack of love as the starting point of breaking of peace. Only love in p...