
I Keep Six Honest Serving-men
'I Keep Six Honest Serving-men' Summary
The poem I Keep Six Honest Serving-men is a celebration of curiosity and the power of asking questions. The speaker of the poem compares his six serving-men to the five senses, and argues that they are just as important for learning and understanding the world.
The poem begins with the speaker introducing his six serving-men: What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who. He says that these men have taught him everything he knows, and that they are just as important as the five senses.
The speaker then goes on to explain the importance of each of his serving-men. What helps him to understand the meaning of things. Why helps him to understand the reasons behind things. When helps him to understand the timing of things. How helps him to understand the methods of things. Where helps him to understand the location of things. And Who helps him to understand the identity of things.
The speaker concludes the poem by urging the reader to never stop asking questions. He says that the world is a vast and mysterious place, and that we can never learn enough about it. He also says that asking questions is a sign of intelligence and curiosity, and that it is something to be celebrated.
The poem I Keep Six Honest Serving-men is a reminder that we should never stop learning and exploring the world around us. It is a call to curiosity and a celebration of the power of asking questions.
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Rudyard Kipling
Britain
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