What does the poet mean by "Open-handed map" "Awarding the world its own world" - English - An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum

Question

What does the poet mean by
"Open-handed map"
"Awarding the world its own world"???

Aiswarya Divagaran · Answer

Hi Rahul!
Basically the second stanza of this poem deals with the contrast
between the children's dreary situation and the 'outside world'
which they cannot be a part of due to their unfortunate condition
The maps on the walls of the classroom show the children all the
beautiful places (like the Tyrolese valley) around the world In a
way, the maps are taunting the children; showing them a world which
is completely different from theirs and one which they can only
dream of seeing and experiencing

What does the poet mean by "Open-handed map" "Awarding the world its own world"???

What does the poet mean by

"Open-handed map"

"Awarding the world its own world"???