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An Elementary School Classroom In A Slum
Why does Spender call Shakespeare ‘wicked’ and the map a ‘bad example’?
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Why does the poet Stephen Spender call the map a bad example?
While describing the pitiable condition of the slum school children in Tyrol Valley, Spender points out that their slum dwellings are their narrow confines of foggy existence. They are devoid of education. The map on the wall, picture of Shakespeare and other gifts are meant for their temptation. They will urge them to steal rather than pave way to progress and education.
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What do you think is the colour of “sour cream?” Why do you think the poet has used this expression to describe the classroom walls?
The walls of the classroom are decorated with the pictures of ‘Shakespeare, ‘buildings with domes’, ‘world maps’ and ‘beautiful valleys’. How do these contrast with the world of these children?
What does the poet want for the children of the slums ? How can their lives be made to change?
Have you ever visited or seen an elementary school in a slum? What does it look-like?
How does Stephen Spender depict the life of the children of ‘An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum?
What is the unnoted boy doing at the back of the classroom?
How is the future of the children of an elementary school in a slum depicted by poet Stephen Spender?
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