Question

1. how does kipling describe the “burden” of the “white man”? what emotions or responsibilities does he associate with it?

Explanation:

Kipling describes the "burden" of the "white man" as a duty to civilize non - white peoples. He associates emotions like sacrifice (as the white man is to give up much), a sense of moral obligation (to bring "progress" and "enlightenment"), and a feeling of thankless work (as the colonized may not initially appreciate the efforts). The responsibilities include governing, educating, and "improving" the colonized societies, often through imperialistic means.

Answer:

Kipling portrays the "burden" as a civilizing duty with associated emotions of sacrifice and moral obligation and responsibilities of governing and educating colonized peoples.