Brotherhood by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Name: Brotherhood
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of brotherhood and its significance in human relationships. It emphasizes the importance of unity, cooperation, and mutual support among individuals, highlighting how these bonds can bring strength, comfort, and progress to humanity. The speaker argues that brotherhood is essential for overcoming life's challenges and achieving a better world.

By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 252 words

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When in the even ways of life The old world jogs along, Our little coloured flags we flaunt: Our little separate selves we vaunt: Each pipes his native song. And jealousy and greed and pride Join their ungodly hands, And this round lovely world divide Into opposing lands.

But let some crucial hour of pain Sound from the tower of time, Then consciousness of brotherhood Wakes in each heart the latent good, And men become sublime. As swarming insects of the night, Fly when the sun bursts in, Self fades, before love's radiant light, And all the world is kin.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Date: 1895 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Social Commentary, Religious
Length: 252 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
Philosophical — The themes explore deep questions about human nature, brotherhood, and morality.
Inspirational — The content aims to inspire a sense of unity and moral upliftment.
Social Commentary — The text critiques societal issues such as jealousy, greed, and pride.