Question

what does he mean by the strength of the tree exposed the poem on killing a tree

Answer 1

the strength of the tree live on its roots which the poet asked to snap out in order to kill the tree does this phase refer to the roots of the trees being exposed to the sunlight and air

Answer 2

On Killing a tree speaks about the importance of a tree that is equivalent to a human's life.

• According to the poet, a tree can be destroyed only when the roots are removed.

• The roots anchor the tree giving strength and resilience to survive.

• Cutting the main trunk of the tree will not damage the tree because the roots anchor and provide nutrition to the tree. This enables the tree to grow further under any circumstances.

• The author mentions that a plant takes up sunlight, air, water, and nutrients to gradually grow up into a tree. This growth enables the tree to stay resilient during climate and man-made problems.

• This is why the trees can be destroyed only by removing the roots.