Fight for Freedom
The author uses her words to inspire freedom fighters in colonial India. Being a freedom fighter herself she relates to the oppression that has been inflicted on individuals fighting for the freedom of India from the colonial powers. In the Forest, the poem encourages freeing yourself from memories and grudges that may be holding you back from realizing your true self.
Indian Culture
The author proudly flaunts her Indian culture through literary styles, song, dance, and everyday life. In the Bangle Sellers, Indian bangles are showcased in all their glory and purpose. The bangles hold such a significant meaning in the Indian way of life as they represent different stages of life and struggles. Religion also plays a significant role in the poems as well as the author’s life. Pain and grief are also explored through the eyes of religion. The author highlights the importance of prayer in overcoming these trials.
Dreams
In the Autumn Song, the character is in despair because of the loss of his dreams. In the Cradle Song, a mother puts her child to sleep as she sings about good dreams and a night of peaceful sleep. In the Forest, the character is stuck in terrible dreams that she cannot escape. Only by destroying the evil dreams, can she break free from the nightmare. In My Dead Dream, the character of the poem is haunted by a dream that she buried deep a long time ago.
