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 “ The Camel’s Hump ”
The camel’s hump is an ugly lump - By Rudyard Kipling -
Which well you may see at the zoo
But uglier yet is the hump we get
From having too little to do

Kiddies and grown – ups too – oo - oo ,

If we haven’t enough to do – oo – oo,
We get the hump-
Cameelious hump-
The hump that is black and blue!

We climb out of bed with a frouzly heed,

And a snarly – yarly voice .
We shiver ad scowl and we grunt and we growl
At our bath and our boots and our toys;
 And there ought to be a corner for me
(and I know there is one for you )
We get the hump-
Cameelious hump-
The hump that is black and blue!

The cure for this ill is not to sit still,

Or frowst with a book by the fire;
But to take a large hoe and a shovel also,
And dig till you gently perspire ;
And then you will find that the sun and the wind,
And the Djinn of the Garden too,
Have lifted the hump-
The horrible hump-
The hump that is black and blue!

I get it as well as you-oo-oo,

If I haven't enough to do-oo-oo,
We all get hump-
Cameelious hump-
Kiddies and grown-ups too!
 Rudyard Kipling
 Born on the 30th of December,1895 in
Mumbai, India.
 An English novelist, short story writer,
poet and journalist.
 In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature,
as the first English-language writer to receive the prize.
 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was one of
the most popular writers in the United Kingdom.
 Died on the 18th of January,1936 in London, UK.
Plot….
The Camel's Hump" is a short story by Rudyard
Kipling, part of his "Just So Stories" collection. It
explains how the camel got its hump. The plot revolves
around a lazy camel named Humphrey, who refuses to
work and only says, "Humph!" When the other animals
complain to the Djinn about Humphrey's laziness, the
Djinn punishes the camel by giving him a hump. The
hump is a reminder to work hard, and from then on,
camels have humps because they are willing to work.
Who is talking and to whom is
the speaker talking?
The narrator is talking
&
Speaker is talking to the reader or the public throughout this
poem.
Characters….
The main characters in this particular story are the Camel and the
Djinn. The Camel's hump is a central element in the tale, and the
Djinn grants the Camel's request for a hump, but with consequences.
Dramatic Context…
 The poem ‘The Camel’s Hump’ by Rudyard
Kipling humorously and cautionary tell about the
importance of work and industry. Physical labour
is not only necessary but also beneficial for both
the body and mind.
What happens during the poem?
 In the poem ‘The Camel’s Hump’ by Rudyard
Kipling the speaker metaphorically compares
camel’s hump to the lazy people. In this poem the
speaker says this human hump is even more
unsightly or unappealing than the camel’s hump
(human’s hump) can be any kind of unhealthy
physical growth that can be seen either inside or
outside. Idleness is a problem that can be
overcome by taking action.
Tone of the poem…
 Blend of playful humor gentle warning and
underlined wisdom.
Organization of the poem…

 The lines of this poem are highly rhythmic in

nature , running in to 7 stanzas of 4 and 5 lines
each. There are 3 quatrains.
Language of the poem…
 Metaphor  “The camel’s hump” is a metaphor for a lazy
person or state of mind .Kipling describes how laziness can be
an obstacle in the path of success.
 Repetition  “Cameelious hump” ,the hump that is black and
blue. It is meant for the sake of emphasis.
 Alliteration  It is the occurrence of the same letter or sound
at the beginning of the closely placed words;
“ sit still ”
“ black and blue ”
“ horrible hump ”
How rhyme & rhythm contribute
to the meaning of the poem?
 Yes.
 The poem “The Camel’s Hump” by Rudyard
Kipling uses rhyming words .
 Zoo and do
 To and do
Themes of the poem…
Laziness
 Camel’s hump symbolizes that laziness
Value of diligence and hard work
Adaptability and flexibility.
Moral lesson for children.
Balance in life.
Initial response…

It gives a moral message about the consequences

of laziness and the importance of hard work . The
poet uses a playful whimsical narrative to convey a
cautionary.
Mainly target the lazy people in the world.
Members…
 L.G.A.M.Weerasinghe – E 1748
 G.G.D.K.Bandara – E 1702
 W.A.M.H.Chamodi – E 1819
 M.B.Chamudi – E 1891
 K.A.O.P.Kodikara – E 1741
 H.K.T.Hewarathna – E 1721
Thank
You ..!