Question

What does the poet mean by white and green leaves from the poem an elementary school classroom in the slum

Answer 1

The term white refers to the colour of walls, whereas green depicts the green fields where the students should come out for fresh air.

• The question has been asked from the poem An Elementary school classroom in the slum by Stepehen Spender.
• The poem concentrates on the economic differences and social inequality. It shows us the wretched state of the slum. and symbolizes the children's helpless minds, despair, and monotony of life.
• The colour of the school walls is off white which suggests the decaying effect.  The kids should break all the barriers and come out of the dirty surroundings to a much better green field and breathe fresh air.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Hello!

The white and green leaves do not actually refer to the colour of walls and fields-they actually refer to money, perhaps signifying the donations that adorn the walls.

Hope this helps :)