Additional Topic Post
Examine Rudyard Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden” pp. 823-824 in Chapter 22.  Respond to the following questions, ensuring to use specific evidence and examples.

When was this poem written?
For what purpose was this poem written and under what historical circumstances?
What certain sentiments are conveyed, either intentionally or unintentionally?
What perceptions might whites have had on colonized people based on the clues provided in this poem?
Do you think this poem is for or against colonialism? Explain.

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