Question

"And out of its leprous hide" what does "hide" refer to? Why is it called "leprous "? How is the tree finally killed?

Answer 1

Answer:

The term "hide" in the passage that was just cited refers to the tree's bark or skin.

The bark is referred to as "leprous" by the poet. Leprous is an adjective that describes a tree's rough, uneven skin. Here, we discover a resemblance between a leprosy patient's skin and a tree's bark.

Finally, a predetermined technique is used to destroy the tree. The root of the tree is removed from the anchoring earth after hacking and chopping.

The strength of the tree its most delicate white and wet source is shown when it is fully snapped out of the earth-cave. The uprooted tree is now lying in the air and sun. It gets dried and suffocated gradually before being killed.