"No Men are foreign " by James Kirkup is a poem that reminds us of the common [humanity ] that we share with people from all over the world. Kirkup argues that no person or country is strange or foreign , as we are all connected by our basic human .........
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“Beneath all uniforms ...” What uniforms do you think the poet is speaking about?
In the poem "No Men are Foreign" by James Kirkup, the line "Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes" refers to the uniforms worn by individuals representing different nations or in various roles. The poet suggests that while people may wear different uniforms, representing their nationality, occupation, or social status, fundamentally, they are all part of the same human family.
Regardless of the uniform, the person beneath it shares the same basic human characteristics and experiences, such as the need for food, shelter, love, and understanding.
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How does the poet suggest that all people on earth are the same?
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In stanza 1, find five ways in which we all are alike. Pick out the words.
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How many common features can you find in stanza 2? Pick out the words.
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“...whenever we are told to hate our brothers ...” When do you think this happens? Why? Who ‘tells’ us? Should we do as we are told at such times? What does the poet say?
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Extra Questions - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign
Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes
Like ours the land our brothers walk upon
Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie.
Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign
Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes
Like ours the land our brothers walk upon
Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie.
a. "Beneath all uniforms". What or who does the expression refer to?
b. What does the poet mean by saying 'a single body breathes'?
The expression "Beneath all uniforms" refers to the fact that regardless of the outward appearances, all people are fundamentally the same. It suggests that beneath the different clothing or uniforms that people wear, there is a shared humanity.
When the poet says, "a single body breathes," it means that despite the geographical, cultural, or political differences among people, we all share the same basic biological functions and needs. It emphasizes the commonality of our existence as human beings.
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Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign
Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes
Like ours the land our brothers walk upon
Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie.
In what way are 'no men strange' and 'no countries foreign'?
What does the poet want to emphasize by opening the stanza with the word 'Remember'?
Which phrase in this stanza conveys that there is inherent similarity between all human beings?
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How does war affect mankind and nature?
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No Men are foreign - Line by line explanation in Hindi | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
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About the Author - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
James Kirkup (1918-2009) was an English poet, translator , and travel writer. He is known for his poetry that often deals with themes of love, nature, and human relationships. Kirkup was also a pacifist and his anti-war beliefs are reflected in his work. He wrote several collections of poetry and translated the works of many poets from various languages into English. Kirkup spent a significant part of his life traveling and writing about his experiences, and his travels greatly influenced his poetry. Throughout his career, he received many awards for his contributions to literature , including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1999.
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Themes - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Unity and commonality of Humanity
The poem highlights the commonality of human experience across nations and cultures. The poet urges readers to recognize that, despite cultural , linguistic , and geographic differences, all people share the same basic needs, emotions, and desires. The poem argues that there is no such thing as a foreigner, and that all people, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity , are part of a single human family.
War and Its consequences
The poem also touches upon the devastating .................................
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Symbols - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
The use of the phrase "single body" implies a................................................
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Poetic Devices - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
- Repetition: The phrase "remember" is repeated several times throughout the poem to emphasize the importance of the message.
- Metaphor: The poem employs metaphorical language to describe ...................
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Vocabulary - No Men are foreign | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Dispossess : Dislodge; deprive
Defile : make dirty; pollute
[Outrage the Innocence of] : violate the purity of
Foreign : Belonging to..............................
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