The poem focuses on how man becomes materialistic — money madness spreads in the society — But for money man loses his values — society goes behind money — individual too — man loses generosity — measures another man in terms of money — money has got men down — we have become our slaves — poet offers a genuine solution that bread should be free — shelter should be free and **** should be free.
Detailed Answer :
The poem 'Money Madness' focuses on how man becomes more materialistic. Money madness has spread in the society. The society goes on measuring the man in terms of money as man loses the value and sentiments in terms of money. The society goes behind money. The man who does not have money, never gets respect in the society. And those who have money, are respected and obeyed by all. So the man too goes behind money. To get the social status, man gives much importance to money. He never bothers to help fellow beings who need his help in difficulties.
The poet confirms that no man gives a pound without pain and no man gives ten pounds without trembling. Money has got man down. Man has lost generosity. Man makes money but money makes man its **. The poet fears if the society measures man in terms of money, there would be no future for human relationships. So he offers a genuine solution that bread should be free, shelter should be free and * should be free to all the people in the world. In his view, it would be a better solution for a better tomorrow.
