Question

The poet in 'AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUM' is pained at the indifferent attitude of society as well as the authorities towards the slum children, who are confined to a life of misery, poverty,disease and squalor.In your opinion, what steps could be taken to change the plight of these children?

Answer 1

In the poem, the life of the children is enclosed in a slum, the poet wants the children to live in a safe, beautiful and hygienic climate.

• The question has been asked from the poem An elementary school classroom in a slum by Stephen Spender.
• The poem shows the plight of poor slum-dwelling children. The poet wants ending their misery and wishes to give them a better life.
• The poet also appeals to the higher authorities and inspectors for providing equal opportunities to the slum children as well.