Question

Who does the poet address in the poem? What does he want them to do

Answer 1

The poem “The Heart of the Tree” by Henry Cuyler Bunner is addressed to the readers and the poet wants the readers to plant trees

Explanation:

• The poet here explains the endless advantages of planting trees and their shade and protection they provide to all beings. The poet conveys by the poem the message that the individual who plants a tree, as he thinks of his society and of his country, is like a God.
• When a tree is grown, man plants a house for sweet singing birds in the forest, near to the heaven. He thus holds the world safe for birds and leads to the preservation of the ecosystem. In preserving the intrinsic beauty of nature, the poet stresses the value of trees. The tree that he plants brings us cool shade and causes rain
• Trees are the key features of the green and beautiful plain area. The poet thus defines trees as "the pride of the plain." Furthermore, the one tree that man plants  today can hopefully become a forest. And the man now plants a 'forest heritage' by planting a tree.
• Over the next few years, a tree will bear fruits. Our next generations will be able to see abundant vegetation and benefit from them, thus making this world a better place to live in. Once a tree is grown, the man displays his affection for this world, his sense of public duty and his blessing on the neighborhood.
• Through planting a forest, man contributes to the development of the nation indirectly/indirectly. The development of a country with planting of trees This all begin with the progressive thought in the heart of the individual, who plants a tree

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