R Tagore | She | Analytical Study

R Tagore | She | Analytical Study

Rabindranath Tagore’s Poem ‘She’-An Analytical Study

“She” by Rabindranath Tagore is a poem that portrays the presence of an enigmatic figure within the speaker’s innermost being. This figure, referred to as “she,” has remained hidden in the depths of the speaker’s consciousness, never revealing herself fully even in the morning light. The speaker considers this figure to be their ultimate gift to God, encapsulated within their final song.

The poem expresses the speaker’s attempts to reach and understand this elusive figure, but all efforts have proven unsuccessful. Words and persuasion have failed to unveil her true nature or bring her into the open. Despite the speaker’s travels from country to country, keeping her at the core of their heart, she remains distant and separate.

The figure symbolized by “she” holds a significant presence in the speaker’s life. Around her, the growth and decay of the speaker’s life have occurred. She has reigned over the speaker’s thoughts, actions, slumbers, and dreams, yet has remained solitary and apart.

Various individuals have sought her presence, knocking at the speaker’s door, but none have succeeded in seeing her face to face. She remains in loneliness, awaiting recognition from God.

Overall, “She” delves into the idea of an elusive figure within the speaker’s being. The poem explores themes of unattainability, longing, and the search for divine recognition. It reflects on the presence of this enigmatic figure and the speaker’s deep desire to offer her as their final gift to God. The poem invites contemplation on the nature of the unattainable and the longing for divine recognition within the human experience. 0 0 0

N.B. The article originally belongs to the book ‘Analytical Studies of Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore‘ by Menonim Menonimus.

Books of Literary Criticism by M. Menonimus:

1. World Short Story Criticism
2. World Poetry Criticism
3. World Drama Criticism
4. World Novel Criticism
5. World Essay Criticism
6. Indian English Poetry Criticism
7. Indian English Poets and Poetry Chief Features
8. Emily Dickinson’s Poetry-A Thematic Study
9. Walt Whitman’s Poetry-A Thematic Study
10. Critical Essays on English Poetry
11. Tawfiq al-Hakim’s Novel: Return of the Spirit-An Analytical Study
12. Tawfiq al-Hakim’s Novel: ‘Yawmiyyat Naib Fil Arayaf’-An Analytical Study
13. Analytical Studies of Some Arabic Short Stories
14. A Brief History of Arabic Literature: Pre-Islamic Period (500 AD-622 AD)
15. A Brief History of Arabic Literature: Early Islamic Period (622 AD-661 AD)
16. Reviews on William Shakespeare’s Works
17. Reviews of Charles Dickens’ Works
18. Reviews of John Milton’s Literary Works
19. Reviews of Some Iconic Travelogues
20. Shakespeare’s Sonnets-Critical Studies
21. Analytical Studies of Selected Poems of Sarojini Naidu
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