Class Discussion Summary
The poem class discussion is a very important and beautiful poem by Gervase Phinn. The poem moves around a school’s classroom and the little girl Jane.
The first two lines of the poem ‘In the class ………………….. Heard”, in which the poet brings our notice to a class room where the teacher is having a discussion with the children. All the children seem to participate and share their views except a little girl Jane. The teacher is asking Jane the reason for here quietness.
The next few lines of the poem are “You sat and stared ……….. Matter?”. In these line s the teacher shows her concern towards Jane. She asked Jane to open up and say what the matter is. Jane was sitting quietly without even uttering a sound which attracted the teacher’s attention. The teacher wanted Jane to give a very clear reply.
The last para of the poem are “Jane looked up ………………… Know”. These lines are Jane’s reply to the teacher. Her nature and characteristic is highlighted in these lines. She had a low but a clear voice. She took stand for all that person who prefer to be quiet. Every single person in this world is different in every way, someone likes o to open up, someone likes to keep it within themselves. Everyone should be given their space and respect.
The poem is a very beautiful reminder that every person is different and special at the same time. The poem highlights more on the quiet people who like to keep within themselves.