The document provides an analysis of the poem "On Killing a Tree" by Gieve Patel. It examines each stanza of the poem in detail. The poem uses imagery and metaphor to convey that cutting down a tree is an act of violence and murder that severs the tree's deep connection to the earth. While easy to cut down, the tree's roots are stubbornly anchored. The analysis concludes that the poem warns that unchecked human destruction of nature will ultimately lead to our own destruction, as we are part of nature.

1. KILLING OF TREE’S
-Gieve Patel

2. Introduction to the Poem
'On Killing a Tree' is a
thought-provoking poem
written by Gieve Patel that
explores the destructive
nature of man and his impact
on the environment. The
poem uses powerful imagery
and metaphor to convey the
idea that cutting down a tree
is not just an act of violence,
but an act of murder. In this
analysis, we will examine
each stanza of the poem and
delve deeper into its meaning.

3. Poem Analysis: Stanza 2
Stanza 2
'It is easy to cut down a tree, It is hard to
uproot it.'

4. Poem Analysis: Stanza 3
In the third stanza of the poem
'On Killing a Tree', the speaker
describes the tree's roots as 'old
and strong' and 'stubbornly
anchoring'. The use of the word
'stubbornly' suggests that the
tree's roots are resistant to
being uprooted, which
reinforces the idea that killing
the tree is not an easy task. The
speaker also notes that the
roots have 'sucked sustenance'
from the earth, emphasizing the
tree's deep connection to the
natural world.

5. Poem Analysis: Stanza 4
Stanza 4
The tree is a symbol of life and vitality, but the poet sees it as an
obstacle to progress. He compares the tree to a stubborn enemy
that refuses to be defeated. The tree's roots run deep and its trunk
is strong, making it difficult to cut down.

6. Poem Analysis: Stanza
5
The tree is now a stump,
with its roots exposed to
the sun.
The tree's roots are still
alive and trying to
regenerate the tree.

7. Poem Analysis: Stanza 6
Stanza 6
'On Killing a Tree' concludes with a warning to humanity. The speaker
warns that if we continue to destroy nature, we will ultimately
destroy ourselves. The poem serves as a reminder that we are not
separate from nature, but rather a part of it. By destroying nature,
we are ultimately destroying ourselves.'

8. Conclusion
In conclusion, 'On Killing a Tree' by Gieve
Patel is a powerful poem that uses vivid
imagery and metaphor to explore the
destructive nature of humans towards
nature. The poem's six stanzas each offer a
unique perspective on the process of killing
a tree, from the initial cut to the eventual
decay. The use of personification and
anthropomorphism throughout the poem
adds to the sense of tragedy and loss. The
poem ultimately serves as a warning
against the dangers of unchecked human
activity and the importance of preserving
the natural world.

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