“The Patriot” by Nissim Ezekiel is a satirical and thought-provoking poem that addresses various aspects of Indian society and politics. Peace and Non-Violence: “I am standing for peace and non-violence,” the speaker states in the first lines of “The Patriot,” identifying himself with Mahatma Gandhi’s core values. This establishes the poem’s main theme, which is … Continue reading Analysis on “The Patriot” by Nissim Ezekiel