Question

on killing a tree dramatizing

Answer 1

On Killing a Tree” is a sarcastic poem about man’s indiscriminate destruction of trees. The tree is presented as an enemy to man. Man is presented as a professional killer. The poem begins ironically, describing the crime committed by the tree. For years, it has consumed the earth’s crust. Like a thief, it has observed sunlight, air and water. It has grown up like a giant. So the tree must be killed. But it is not an easy task. A simple jab of knife will not do it. From close to the ground it will rise up again. So the tree should be tied with a rope and pulled out entirely. Its white bleeding root should be exposed. Then it should be browned, hardened and withered. Lastly it is done.