Question

Colonies were mostly run for the benefit of mother countries, but some people believed the colonial system helped everyone because it spread European civilization. How does Kipling feel about colonialism? Write three to four sentences, using the poem to support your answer.

Answer 1

Taking into account the statement above:

"Colonies were mostly run for the benefit of mother countries, but some people believed the colonial system helped everyone because it spread European civilization. How does Kipling feel about colonialism? Write three to four sentences, using the poem to support your answer."

The answer is:

This poem implies that "Western powers" had an obligation to bring technology and Western civilization to other parts of the world. This idea is stated in the phrase "to serve your captives' need." Kipling believes this work is thankless and that the subjects may even hate or place blame on the colonial power.

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Answer 2

Answer:

he poem seems to imply that Western powers had an obligation to bring technology and Western civilization to other parts of the world.  This idea is stated in the phrase "to serve your captives’ need.” Kipling believes this work is thankless and that the subjects may even hate or place blame on the colonial power.

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