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Rabindranath Tagore’s Poem ‘Prisoner’-An Analytical Study
“Prisoner” by Rabindranath Tagore is a poem that explores the concept of self-imposed limitations and the consequences of one’s own actions. The speaker engages in a dialogue with a prisoner, questioning who bound them and created their unbreakable chain.
The prisoner responds that it was their own master who bound them. They had the ambition to surpass everyone else in wealth and power, accumulating great riches in their own treasure-house, which rightfully belonged to their king. However, their desires and greed led them to sleep on the bed intended for their lord, and upon waking up, they discovered that they had become a prisoner within their own wealth.
The speaker then asks who created the unbreakable chain that holds the prisoner captive. The prisoner responds that they themselves meticulously forged the chain. They believed that their invincible power would allow them to control the world, leaving them in undisturbed freedom. With great effort, they worked on the chain day and night, using immense fires and cruel, forceful strokes. Finally, when the chain was complete and unbreakable, they realized that it had entrapped them instead.
To conclude, “Prisoner” is a poem that reflects on self-imposed limitations and the consequences of one’s own actions. The prisoner becomes trapped by their own desires and ambitions, leading to their captivity. The poem highlights the irony of seeking power and control, only to be imprisoned by one’s own creations. It serves as a cautionary reminder of the potential consequences of unchecked desires and the importance of recognizing self-imposed limitations. 0 0 0
N.B. The article originally belongs to the book ‘Analytical Studies of Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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