Question

What appeal does the poet make to the so called rich class of society for the slum children?

Answer 1

$\bf\underline{An \:Elementary \:School \:Classroom}$$\bf \underline{In \:A \:Slum}$

$\bf\underline{Stephen \:Spender}$

In the poem, the poet mentioned the miserable conditions of slum children. They are stunted, exhausted and malnourished.

These slum children in an elementary school leads a bleak future ahead. There is no hope in there eyes.

The poet appealed in the poem, that the so called rich class of society should step forward for the slum children.

Not only mercy on these children is enough. Providing them facilities to live independently and fruitfully makes a sense. The poet says, that the slum children must be provided quality education. Only then these children would be able to achieve something in there lives.

Answer 2

The theme of the poem, 'An elementary school classroom' is the plight of poor children living in slums. The poet, Stephen Spender wants the life of the slum children be changed. He wants their poverty to end. He wishes them to live in healthier, hygienic and beautiful environment.