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An Inspiration
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
About Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (November 1850 − October 1919) was an American author and poet. Her poem 'Solitude', contains the lines: 'Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone.'
However the battle is ended
Though proudly the victor comes
With fluttering flags and prancing nags
And echoing roll of drums
Still truth proclaims this motto
In letters of living light.
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
Though the heel of the strong oppressor
May grind the weak to dust.
And the voices of fame with one acclaim
May call him great and just.
Let those who applaud take warning.
And keep this motto in sight.
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
Let those who have failed take courage.
Tho' the enemy seems to have won.
Tho' his ranks are strong. if he be in the wrong.
The battle is not yet done;
For, as sure as the morning follows
The darkest hour of the night.
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
O man bowed down with labour!
O woman, young, yet old!
O heart oppressed in the toiler's breast
And crushed by the power of gold!
Keep on with your weary battle
Against triumphant might.
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
− Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Available Answers
- 1.
How is the victor usually welcomed?
- 2.
'No question is ever settled'.
What does the word 'question' here refer to?
- 3.
What do you think 'letters of living light' are? Tick (√) the option you think is right.
- petitions or appeals written to seek justice from men
- oppressed people's prayers for relief
- candlelight vigils/rallies taken out by people in protest
- 4.
Who do you think would read or understand these 'letters'?
- 5.
The strong oppressor is called 'great and just'. Who do you think would describe him like this?
- 6.
Why does the poet warn those who glorify the oppressor?
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