Question

How do the expressions ‘polished traffic’ and a stand that ‘pathetically pled’ depict the contrasting worlds that co-exist in the poem A Roadside Stand?

Hint:

The poem critiques the growing gap between the rich and poor, showing their contrasting lives.

Answer 1

The phrase ‘polished traffic’ represents the wealthy, urban elite who travel in luxury, indifferent to the struggles of the poor. In contrast, the ‘pathetically pled’ roadside stand symbolizes the desperation of rural people, seeking attention and economic support from the privileged.