What does ‘leprous hide’ refer to ? Why is it leprous ?
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The expression, 'leprous hide', refers to the bark of the tree which looks like the skin of a leprosy patient. ... The poet here personifies the tree by describing its bark as 'leprous'. He uses a medical term to personify the tree.
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leprous hide refers to the 'home' where the tree has grown for years. the tree is finally killed when it is uprooted and taken out of the Earth since it will not be able to respire after being uprooted and after which it is cut into pieces and finally dried up in the sun.
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