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Adamjee Cantonment College

Department of English

How to Write a Theme of a Poem

To write a theme for a poem, follow these steps:


1. Read and Analyze the Poem: Start by reading the poem carefully. Look for
key images, symbols, and recurring words or phrases that capture the essence
of the poem’s message.
2. Identify the Core Subject: Determine the main topic. In this case, it might
be “the beauty of Bengal,” “nostalgia for home,” or “the relationship between
nature and culture.”
3. Consider the Poet’s Purpose: Reflect on why the poet wrote the poem. Are
they expressing admiration, lamenting a loss, or celebrating a unique cultural
landscape?
4. Think About Emotions and Tone: Notice how the poem makes you feel and
identify the tone (e.g., nostalgic, reverent, mournful). This can often hint at
the theme.
5. Summarize in a Sentence: Summarize the poem’s message or main idea in a
single sentence. This should capture what the poet is trying to convey to the
reader in a broad, universal way.

I Have Seen Bengal's Face*


Because I have seen Bengal's face I will seek no more;
The world has not anything more beautiful to show me.
Waking up in darkness, gazing at the fig-tree, I behold
Dawn's swallows roosting under huge umbrella-like leaves. I look around me
And discover a leafy dome-Jam, Kanthal, Bat, Hijol and Aswatha trees-
All in a hush, shadowing clumps of cactus and zedoary bushes.
When long, long ago, Chand came in his honeycombed boat
To a blue Hijal, Bat and Tamal shade near the Champa, he too sighted
Bengal's incomparable beauty.One day, alas. In the Ganguri,
On a raft, as the waning moon sank on the river's sandbanks,
Behula too saw countless aswaths bats besides golden rice fields
And heard the thrush's soft song. One day, arriving in Amara,
Where gods held court, when she danced like a desolate wagtail,
Bengal's rivers, fields, flowers, wailed like strings of bells on her feet.
*Translation of Jibanananda Das's "Banglar Mukh Ami Dekhiyachhi" by
Fakrul Alam

Theme of "I Have Seen Bengal's Face"

Simplified Version

The theme of "I Have Seen Bengal's Face" by Jibanananda Das is a heartfelt
appreciation for Bengal’s natural beauty and rich culture. The speaker feels deeply
connected to the land, its rivers, trees, and animals, seeing it as unmatched in beauty
and history. Through the stories of Chand and Behula, the poet connects Bengal’s
landscape to its cultural heritage. The imagery of “leafy domes” and “golden rice
fields” reflects a longing to preserve the timeless beauty of Bengal. By weaving
together myth and nature, the poet expresses his love for Bengal’s physical beauty
and the memories tied to it, showing a strong bond with his homeland.

Standard Version

The theme of "I Have Seen Bengal's Face" by Jibanananda Das reflects a deep,
nostalgic reverence for the natural splendor and cultural heritage of Bengal. The
speaker’s attachment to Bengal’s rivers, flora, and wildlife portrays it as a land
unrivaled in beauty and historical richness. Through the imagery of Chand on his
honeycombed boat and Behula in the rice fields, Das brings out Bengal’s cultural
and mythological depth, showcasing its heritage intertwined with scenic beauty.
Vivid descriptions like the “leafy dome” and “golden rice fields” evoke a longing to
preserve Bengal’s timeless essence, even as change looms. By blending myth with
landscape, the poet captures both the radiant beauty and the soulful history of
Bengal, embodying an unwavering devotion to his homeland.

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