On killing a tree
• The poem on killing a tree gives a detailed description on the cutting of a tree. The
poem instructs readers pm the various steps involved in cutting a tree,
• effectively with the implicit awareness of the value of a tree that has existed for so
long. Mans greed is not satisfied by physically, merely killing the tree. Trees stand
for years and have become unified with the earth, air and environment and therefore
the hacking and chopping would not be enough.
• The tree overcomes the man’s onslaught by branching out into smaller roots when it is
cut and resumes its life when the roots are left in the soil. The poem is also a comment
on the insensitive and destructive nature of mankind that often ignores the long-
lasting impact of deforestation.
• The poet describes male violence in the environment with bitter noise and forces.
• This poem is a logical analysis of one of the great environmental problems faced by
modern man. the idea of a collision between two different perspectives, saving and
cutting down a tree. This will focus on environmental degradation.
• The poem is too short. But it removes the scar from our minds. The destruction of
today’s industrial society is exposed by the woodcutter.
• On Killing a Tree portrays a vivid the actions and consequences involved in killing a
tree.
• the murder of a tree wishes to communicate to the readers the dangers of
deforestation.
• The poet considers the tree as a living organism which has the right to live like any
other creatures
• on earth. But man is killing trees with utmost cruelty and callousness. The tree
represents Nature and the poem also suggests that nature is indestructible. The tree
could also be a symbol of mankind. Despite wars and other destructive activities,
human kind will not easily come to end.