Question

Why are the young trees described as 'sprinting'?

Answer 1

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The young trees described as sprinting because the poet is driving to the Cochin airport. She looks outside and finds that trees coming fast towards her. They seem to be running fast. In fact , it is only the car that is running not the trees. Trees can't sprint they only seen to be sprinting when we pass by them in a fast moving vehicle.

In this poem sprinting trees signify the vitality of youth.

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Answer 2

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While driving to the airport, in an effort to distract herself from the thoughts of her ageing mother, the poet looks at the young trees 'sprinting'. The trees seem to be running past the moving car. The sprinting of the trees symbolises the rapidly passing years of human's life from childhood to old age. This image, which shows activity and strength, is contrasted with that of her old and weak mother Who seems dormant, sleeping in the car. The 'young' trees represent life in contrast to her mothers approaching death.

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