Question

Or pulled out entirely, out from the earth-cave,

And the strength of the tree exposed

The source, white and wet,

What does ‘The source’ refer to?
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Answer 1

Answer:

What does he mean by “the strength of the tree exposed”? Answer: The strength of the tree lies in its roots. Thus, the phrase “the strength of the tree exposed” refers to the roots of the tree being exposed to sunlight and air after pulling the tree out of the ground.