From the excerpt, Iqbal was against the injustices that were done. He stated that they should return to their homes rather than being chained to their looms and also forced to work like slaves.
The words used to characterize Iqbal was someone who motivated and encouraged others. When others doubted themselves, Iqbal gave them hope. This can be deduced when he said that there must be someone who will be able to help them.
The speaker is the daughter of whom the poem is about. she is filled with admiration of her mother. And very thankful that her mother taught her English.
