What is the central theme of the poem An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum by Stephen Spender?
Deals with social injustice and class inequalities The poet describes the plight of the slum children. They are destined to be poor, with no escape from it.He distinguishes the elite from the poor.The poem also discusses about the shear negligence of the Govt. the authorities etc towards the poor.The poem also highlights the importance of education and the poet says that the fruits of education and the freedom should reach this downtrodden society.