Question

what do you mean by open handed map ?in the poem elementary school in a slum​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

An open-handed map represents a random, indefinite map. It does not endear to any particular place but is a general one. For the children, these maps serve as windows to the outside world within which their future is uncertain. The children cannot afford to dream of the outside world.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A open handed map means the map of the world which is drawn by the powerful conquerors by their own desire.

Explanation:

The poem "An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum" was.written by the poet Stephen Spender. It was written by the poet to plead to the powerful people to improve the condition of the school.

The word 'map' used here is the irony

it explains that the childrens in the classroom has the small world and they are deprived from expressiong their speech, movement and freedom.

Thus, open handed map in the poem indicates the map of the world hung on the wall of the classroom of the school whose shape was determined by the powerful dictators.