Comparing If By Rudyard Kipling And Emii Bulls
Gabriela Redhead
Prof. Thompson
English 1202 AD
24 November 2012 Overcoming the Impossible In life people have their own unique way of living, some live by a code, others by a certain motivation. Either way, personalities that strongly and passionately follow what they believe are the ones who accomplish happiness in life. The poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling is a poem that offers its readers possible solutions to life’s obstacles. In this piece Rudyard offers inspirational advice on how to handle triumph and disaster. On the other hand, Emii Bulls lyrics “Triumph and Disaster,” present a different view, one that describes the overcoming of suffering and hardships through the presence of true love. Both writers have proven their strength …show more content…
As he implies, “If you can keep your head when all about you/Are losing theirs and blaming it on you” (Kipling 1).In life one will encounter people who share diverse set of morals and beliefs as you, this may result in being misjudged and treated differently. The significant guidance that he endorses in this stanza is the importance of overcoming adversity while keeping an assertive head up. The important values of determination and perseverance are needed when confronting hitches in life. By utilizing this essential lesson one can transform a disastrous experience to a triumphant one. Kipling also emphasizes on the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs and preventing obstacles from weakening one’s character. Kipling states, “if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, /But make allowance for their doubting too” (2). What he may be implying is to remain strong even when having one’s imperative ethics put into question. Kipling adds the advice of staying true to one 's self by remaining humble and not become self-absorbed by extensive self-love. This is presented by Kipling when he states, “If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, /or walk with Kings---nor lose the common touch” (25). The ability to achieve greatness and still have the ability to offer help and respect to ones who are inferior is a worthy ethical quality. Humility is what moral humanity lacks and one’s character is truly tested when their modesty is called into
Prof. Thompson
English 1202 AD
24 November 2012 Overcoming the Impossible In life people have their own unique way of living, some live by a code, others by a certain motivation. Either way, personalities that strongly and passionately follow what they believe are the ones who accomplish happiness in life. The poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling is a poem that offers its readers possible solutions to life’s obstacles. In this piece Rudyard offers inspirational advice on how to handle triumph and disaster. On the other hand, Emii Bulls lyrics “Triumph and Disaster,” present a different view, one that describes the overcoming of suffering and hardships through the presence of true love. Both writers have proven their strength …show more content…
As he implies, “If you can keep your head when all about you/Are losing theirs and blaming it on you” (Kipling 1).In life one will encounter people who share diverse set of morals and beliefs as you, this may result in being misjudged and treated differently. The significant guidance that he endorses in this stanza is the importance of overcoming adversity while keeping an assertive head up. The important values of determination and perseverance are needed when confronting hitches in life. By utilizing this essential lesson one can transform a disastrous experience to a triumphant one. Kipling also emphasizes on the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs and preventing obstacles from weakening one’s character. Kipling states, “if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, /But make allowance for their doubting too” (2). What he may be implying is to remain strong even when having one’s imperative ethics put into question. Kipling adds the advice of staying true to one 's self by remaining humble and not become self-absorbed by extensive self-love. This is presented by Kipling when he states, “If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, /or walk with Kings---nor lose the common touch” (25). The ability to achieve greatness and still have the ability to offer help and respect to ones who are inferior is a worthy ethical quality. Humility is what moral humanity lacks and one’s character is truly tested when their modesty is called into