Question

What does the expression 'Break O break open' suggest?

Answer 1

The poet wishes the children to break the shackles of the slum so that they can come out of their dirty surroundings into an open area of freedom.

Answer 2

Answer:

The expression Break O Break Open suggests to break all the chains of obstacles and hindrances that stand in the way of slum children and improve their lives.

Explanation:

• This expression is an excerpt from poem An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum by Sir Stephen Harold Spender.
• The poem speaks the reality about the injustices and class disparities shown to slum children.
• He presents this complex theme by opening the world of two different world of richness and poverty stricken narrow lanes.
• He portrays the real life of slum children which is very miserable.
• They look skinny, lean, and bony due to lack of adequate food.
• He requests the educated and affluent sections of the society to raise these children from the impoverished state through education.
• He urges the children to break the shackles of injustices and discrimination.
• Only education can bring social upliftment and equality to all.