Mumtaz does several things in order to control Lakshmi.
Firstly she uses physical violence as she whips and hits Lakshmi when she does not obey her commands. So she physically abuses her in order to break her will. She also starves her constantly, when she is defiant. She also uses emotional torture as she says that Lakshmi has to work to pay off the debts for her family. So Lakshmi is scared that something will happen to her family.
What?
You seem to be speaking a language I don't understand.
There were no interpersonal skills involved.
The games that were played with the food supply made the evacuation easier,promotive acceptance of the collective canteens, and also weakened interpersonal relationships, including between parents and their children.
I think Your Dictionary will help you :)
Answer:
This poem depicts the poet's attempt to motivate himself when their is no hope at all, when the poet writes this poem he has already lost one of his legs. So, in such a situation of mental and physical agony, the poet tries to lift up his courage.