To explore the writing style of Rabindranath Tagore, we actually have to look at both his poetry and his prose. Let's explore his poem "Freedom" and his story "Kabuliwala" to identify some of the characteristics of Tagore's style.

We will start with "Freedom." We can notice right away the musicality of Tagore's poem, a characteristic that runs through much of his poetry. We can also identify Tagore's use of alliteration, metaphors, personification, symbols, and vivid imagery. He brings the abstract concept of "freedom" to life and presents it as both a force and a goal. We can further see the intensity of Tagore's writing and the enthusiasm with which he pours himself into his poetry. There is patriotism here, too, and a longing for a better life for his nation. Tagore does not shy away from showing the reality of the situation even as he is driven by hope for something better.

When we turn our attention to "Kabuliwala," we find a story with well-developed characters that nearly jump off the page in their detail. Tagore explores the relationships between these characters and how those relationships change over time. This is his primary focus, but he also includes vivid descriptions to help us grasp the setting. Tagore is a master of dialogue as well, and although he uses it somewhat sparingly, it helps to develop his characters even more vividly. Finally, Tagore tends to use rather long sentences that allow for excellent description and that capture the little complexities of the characters and the plot.