Question

why do you think the arrow was still unbroken ​

Answer 1

The arrow represents the 'angry or harsh words' that we utter and it remains unbroken as they can not be forgotten or multiplied, unlike the joy and kindness which spreads everywhere.

Explanation:

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem titled 'The Arrow and the Song' conveys a profound message of the significance of sharing joyful words instead of shouting and getting angry.
• To make this message effective, the poet uses the metaphor of an arrow and a song where the arrow symbolizes the 'angry and indignant words' while the song represents the words of joy and kindness.
• The song i.e. 'joy' spreads and evolves like a seed turning into a plant with time while the arrow(evil, unkindness) remains 'still unbroken' without any change. It can neither be forgotten nor be spread.
• Thus, the author shoots the arrow at the end to promote peace and kindness.

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Answer 2

The arrow was still unbroken because it was strong enough to pierce the tree and stick onto it.