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4.3 - Appreciation of the Poem - Golden Chain

The poem “Golden Chain” is written by Helen Steiner Rice. The poem beautifully describes the value of friendship. It compares friendship to a golden chain that links hearts together.

• Title of the poem: Golden Chain

• Poet of the poem: Helen Steiner Rice

• Theme / Central Idea: The poem highlights the importance of friendship. True friendship is precious, priceless, and cannot be bought or sold. It is compared to a golden chain that binds hearts with love, memories, and happiness.

• Rhyme Scheme: The poem follows the rhyme scheme aabb.

• Figures of Speech: The poem uses figures of speech such as Metaphor (Friendship is a golden chain), Simile (like a rare and precious jewel), Alliteration, and Repetition.

• Special Features: The poem is rich in imagery and emotions. Words like clasped, recollections, erase, kindred add depth to the meaning. The comparison of friendship with gold and jewel makes it memorable.

• Favourite Line: “For friendship is a priceless gift that can’t be bought or sold.” – because it shows the true value of friendship.

• Message: The poem gives the message that friendship is the greatest gift of life, more valuable than material wealth, and it lasts forever with love and memories.