So I'll meet 'im later on At the place where 'e is gone - Where it's always double drill and no canteen. 'E'll be squattin' on the coals Givin' drink to poor damned souls, An' I'll get a swig in hell from Gunga Din! Yes, Din! Din! Din! You Lazarushian-leather Gunga Din! Though I've belted you and flayed you, By the livin' Gawd that made you, You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite treating a servant harshly, the speaker recognizes the servant's superior character and courage.
- In plain terms
- The servant showed more bravery than the master.
- What can you take from it?
- Character is shown through actions, not status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone a better person?
- When do you respect others?
Another view
The dynamic still relies on a colonial power structure.
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