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The Rebel
by D. J. Enright
By: Shilpa Sharma
Who is a Rebel?
Introduction
Who Am I?
A Rebel
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government, leader or any authority
Rebel
A non-conformist
OPPOSES, RESISTS, FIGHTS
Their Qualities
One who doesn't follow any rules
One who hates authoritative figures
What are they known for?
One who loves to follow a different path
LET'S READ IT!
Poem Analysis
STANZA 1
When everybody has short hair,
The rebel lets his hair grow long.
When everybody has long hair,
The rebel cuts his hair short.
When everybody talks during the lesson,
The rebel doesn’t say a word.
When nobody talks during the lesson,
The rebel creates a disturbance.
STANZA 2
When everybody wears a uniform,
The rebel dresses in fantastic clothes.
When everybody wears fantastic clothes,
The rebel dresses soberly.
In the company of dog lovers,
The rebel expresses a preference for cats.
In the company of cat lovers,
The rebel puts in a good word for dogs
STANZA 3
When everybody is praising the sun,
The rebel remarks on the need for rain.
When everybody is greeting the rain,
The rebel regrets the absence of sun.
When everybody goes to the meeting,
The rebel stays at home and reads a book.
When everybody stays at home and reads a book,
The rebel goes to the meeting.
STANZA 4
When everybody says, Yes please,
The rebel says, No thank you.
When everybody says, No thank you,
The rebel says, Yes please.
It is very good that we have rebels.
You may not find it very good to be one.
D. J. ENRIGHT
Style: Casual,
Informal
Form: 15 Couplets
Each couplet is
opposite in
meaning
Tone: Humorous,
Non-Critical
Poetic
Appreciation
Conclusion
Key Points:
* A rebel does not conform to the societal norms
* He questions popular beliefs
Think about these:
- Can a rebel be good?
- Can this poem be about a teenager?
- How can rebellions be positive?
- How can being a rebel affect you?
The Poet
THANK YOU!