NCERT class 12th poem-2: Anelementary School ClassRoom in a Slum
Q.1. How does the poet describe the faces of the children in the classroom?
Ans:- The poet says that the faces of the children don't show any signs of strength or vitality. They look very pale. Their untidy hair hangs around their pale faces like rootles weeds.
Q.2. What does the poet want for the children of the slums? How can their lives be made to change?
Ans:- The poet thinks that the map and shakespeare had no significance for children. He requests that there windows should be broken and children are moved to the day light.
Q.3. What do you think is the colour of soul cream? Why do you think the poet has used this expression to describe the classroom walls?
Ans:- The Poet has used this expression because the walls of the classroom are dam and give the smell of soul cream.
