> If you can keep your head when all about you > Are losing theirs, blaming it on you, > If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, > But make allowance for their doubting too; a. Name the poem and the poet? b. Explain ‘Can keep your head’. c. What adverse circumstances is the poet talking about? d. Who should one trust? e. Explain ‘make allowance for their doubting too’.

a. The name of the poem is **“If”,** and the poet is **Rudyard Kipling**. b. **‘Can keep your head’** refers to maintaining composure, acting sensibly, and staying calm and focused even when surrounded by chaos or crisis. c. The adverse circumstances that the poet is talking about involve situations when everybody around you is panicking and losing their own wits, blaming it on you, or when everyone seems to be doubting you and your abilities. d. According to the poet, one should **trust oneself** even when everyone else doubts them. e. **‘Make allowance for their doubting too’** means understanding other people’s perspectives or their reasons for doubting you and accommodating for that in your reactions- not getting angry or upset about the doubting, but remaining patient and understanding.

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; a. Name the poem and the poet? b. Explain ‘Can keep your head’. c. What adverse circumstances is the poet talking about? d. Who should one trust?

a. The poem is ‘If’ and the poet is Rudyard Kipling. b. It means that even during adverse circumstances one is able to maintain his / her patience and calm. c. Poet is talking about the time when everyone around a person is accusing him and have almost lost their sanity in anger. d. One should have faith on his when everyone around has lost faith in him. e. It means one should definitely give a thought to the fact that others might have some genuine discord, which can be considered.

What qualities does Rudyard Kipling say are important for a person to have in order to handle difficulties and grow up? How do these qualities affect a person's character and their relationships with others? ***\[Half Yearly Exam (2024)\]***

Rudyard Kipling highlights qualities such as **self-control**, **trust in oneself**, **patience** (even when lied about or hated), and the ability to **persevere in the face of loss**. These qualities foster a strong character, enabling one to maintain **integrity** and a balanced perspective. This balanced approach ensures that one's relationships remain respectful, avoiding extremes of pride or despair.

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"If" by Rudyard Kipling is a poem that speaks about the qualities that make a person successful and noble in character. The poem is structured into four stanzas, each containing eight lines, and follows a consistent rhyme scheme of ABABCDCD.

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Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet born in Bombay, India, in 1865. He is best known for his works "The Jungle Book" and "Kim". Kipling was the first English-language writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. His writing often reflects his experiences growing up in India and his travels throughout the British Empire. Kipling's work frequently explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and national identity. His poem "If" is one of his most famous and beloved works, offering guidance on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.