Question

Discuss the significant of the title of poem on killing a tree

Answer 1

 The poem ‘On Killing a Tree’ presents a graphic description of the total destruction of a tree. The poet states that a simple jab of the knife cannot kill a tree. The reason is that the tree has grown slowly consuming the earth and absorbing years of sunlight, air and water. Moreover when it is hacked and chopped, the bleeding bark heals itself. To kill a tree, its root is to be pulled out from the earth-cave. This destruction passes through scorching, choking, browning, hardening, twisting and finally withering. Thus the poem describes the process of killing a tree. Hence, the title of the poem is apt and appropriate.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The word "killing" means the complete destruction of an object's existence or wiping out something from the earth. In this poem, the poet describes how man encourages deforestation, defying the eternal bond shared by the earth and the tree. While hacking and chopping, trees do not die but bleed. This signifies that they are living beings. But man ignores their usefulness and to fulfil their immediate needs involve themselves in cutting down the trees, which according to the poet is, akin to murder. The poet gives vent to his protest against this disgusting crime through a unique ironical criticism, wherein he instructs the murderers to be more harsh and vigorous in their act of killing a tree. The title appropriately indicates the very essence of the poem and thus the title is appropriate.