12th English Core Flamingo Poetry Chapter-2 AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUM
12th English Core Flamingo Poetry Chapter-2 AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUM
प्रश्न बैंक - सह - उत्तर पुस्तक (Question Bank-Cum-Answer Book) Class - 12 English Core Flamingo Poetry Chapter- 2 AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUM QUESTIONS:- Q1. 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? Ans.
The colour of 'sour cream' is off-white. The poet has used this expression to
suggest the decaying aspect of all around. Actually the dull and dirty walls
symbolise the pathetic conditions of the lives of these children. There is no
hope or brightness in their lives. Q2. 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? Ans.
The pictures hung on the wall beautifully contrast with the world of the Slum
children. These pictures mean art, progress, prosperity and well-being .But the
present conditions of these ch…