![]() ![]() This phrase inspires readers to dream and set goals in their life, through hardships and failures. An example in the text is “If you can dream- and not make dreams your master ”. The purpose of the poem is to both inspire and warn the reader. Throughout the poem, Kipling writes what it takes to be a man, and what his son should aspire to be. ![]() Kipling tells his son to believe in himself but to never be over-confident. But make allowance for their doubting too”. An example in the text is: “If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you. This is seen in the very last line of the poem, when Kipling writes: “And- which is more- you’ll be a Man, my son! ” The poem is about setting goals, taking risks, being a leader and self-belief, but all in moderation. The poem ‘If’ is directed to Kipling’s son, and is a message to him on his route to manhood. ![]()
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