According to the demeanor of the poem, Kipling's view of imperialistic practices are strong and evident. He believed it was the moral obligation of a developed and affluent nation to spread ideas and share …show more content…
Through conflict and war, something positive came from the burden. It allowed for intellectual growth and expansion of the civilized world. Although the White Man’s Burden is fundamentally unethical, it was needed throughout history to make the world a stronger place for everyone. As Wilson said, making the world safe for the American way of life was paramount. The ideological goal of sharing the best of society with the rest of the world was well intentioned but these ideas were taken far too literally throughout time. Whether it be Kipling’s outdated words, ideology rooted in the American people, or signs of hope in imperial torn places, the White Man’s Burden affects drew out eminence for the less developed nations. Imperialism was an essential stepping stone for future glorious