SOCIAL NEGLECT
The Spirit claims that the children, Ignorance and Want, are 'Man's', representing society's neglect and the consequences of ignoring social issues.
MAN
'They are Man's,' said the Spirit, looking down upon them. 'And they cling to me, appealing from their fathers. This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware of them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased. Deny it!' cried the Spirit, stretching out his hand towards the city.'