Question

why does the poet say killing a tree rather than cutting​

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet uses the expression 'to kill' rather than 'to cut' as he wants to equate the life of a tree with the life of a human being. ... After cutting the tree the different parts of the tree like bark, twigs will grow to their former size if left unchecked.

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Answer 2

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The poet makes a distinction between cutting a tree and killing it. Cutting

a tree, or hacking and chopping, does not destroy the tree completely, and the tree regrows by sending out new shoots and miniature boughs. The poet then gives step-by-step instructions on the total annihilation of a tree. Once the roots of the tree are pulled out, and are exposed to sun and air, the killing of the tree is complete. The tree will have no second life.

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