d
As a noble and altruistic mission
Kipling portrayed the white man's burden in his poem as a noble and altruistic mission, emphasizing the duty of white colonizers to "civilize" and uplift the "lesser" peoples of the world. This portrayal promotes the idea that it is the responsibility of the white man to bring progress and civilization to other cultures, despite the potential harm and oppression that may result.
How does Kipling portray the white man's burden in his poem?
a
As a burden too heavy to bear
b
As a source of endless wealth and power
c
As an oppressive and unjust obligation
d
As a noble and altruistic mission
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