Quote Originally Posted by PeterL View Post
It's too bad that you used “The White Man’s Burden” that way, because it is pouring with sarcasm. It is completely opposed to the idea that the English should think themselves better than the brown people they met around the world. Actually, that use of the poem might give the teacher a good laugh, and that might help.
I used "The White Man's Burden" as an example of Imperialism in Kipling's writing. I dont think that anyone could argue that this poem is not a great example of Kipling's Imperialistic views. However, I have done enough research to know that Kipling's message was one of peace and social responsibility, and not a message of domination or racism. There is nowhere in my paper where I mention "the idea that the English should think themselves better than the brown people."

Thanks for taking the time to read my paper and offer your criticism. I appreciate it-you too Virgil!