English(Beehive) Class 9 : Lesson 8 (Poem) - On Killing A Tree
Lesson 8 (Poem)
On
Killing A Tree
Thinking about the poem
1. Can a"simple jab of the knife"kill a tree?Why not?
Ans: No,a simple jab of the knife cannot kill a
tree.It is firmly held by the earth for so many years and its roots are safe.The
tree is too strong to be killed by a simple job of the knife.
2. How
has the tree grown to its full size?List the words suggestive of its life and activity.
Ans: The tree has grown to its full size by consuming the earth,feeding upon its crust,absorbing years of light air and water.'Consuming','rising','feeding'and'abserving' are the words that suggest its life and activity.
3. What
is the meaning of "bleeding bark" what makes it bleed?
Ans: 'Bleeding bark' suggests the wound on the
tree that is caused by a blow of knife.When the branches of a tree are chopped off,the
tree bleeds.It expresses the pain of the tree.
4. The poet says "No" in the beginning
of the third stanza.What does he mean by this?
Ans: The poet says 'No' in the beginning of the third stanza suggesting that a simple jab of knife will not kill a tree.It has to be uprooted.A tree is so strong that it cannot be killed unless it is uprooted.
5. What
is the meaning of "anchoring earth" and "earth cave"?
Ans: 'Anchoring Earth' implies that the trees are killed secure with the help of roots in the earth.So long as the roots are firmly held by the earth,the tree is safe and cannot be killed by a simple jab of a knife.
'Earth cave' suggest the space created in the
earth uprooting a tree.When the roots are pulled out of the earth cave where the
roots were hidden is visible.
6. What
does he mean by "the strength of the tree exposed"?
Ans: The strength of the tree lies in its roots,when
the poet asks to snap out in order to kill the tree.Thus the phrase "the strength
of the tree exposed" refers to the roots of the tree being exposed to sunlight
and air.
7. What
finally kills the tree?
Ans: The tree is finally killed by the uprooting of its roots.When the roots,which had anchored it lying hidden in the earth for years,were dug out,the tree's strength was exposed and this lead to the death of the tree.It dried up after in it had been uprooted.
Extra Questions
1. What is not enough to kill a tree and why?Ans: Men always try to hack and chop the branches of the tree, but that does not kill the tree. The cutting point heals soon and from there curled green twings start growing again.
2. How to kill a tree?
Ans: According to the poet it someone wants to kill a tree, it has to be uprooted first. Earth is the basic support of the tree and the roots are the binding of it. If it is uprooted the tree will not get food, minerals from the soil and finally it will die. And to kill it permanently it is necessary to dry it up in sun and air.
4. What is the meaning of bleeding bark? What makes it bleed?
Ans: The term “bleeding bark” refers to the sap that flows out of the tree when it is wounded or cut. The sap is like the blood of the tree, which is why it is called “bleeding”.
5. Why does it take so much time to kill a tree?
Ans: Trees are strong and resilient, and they have developed various mechanisms to protect themselves from damage and disease. So killing a tree is not a easy task.
6. What is the theme of the poem on killing a tree?
Ans: The poem conveys the message that trees have strong survival instincts. Every time they are attacked, injured or scraped, they heal themselves and regain their glory. To kill tree it should be uprooted properly. Otherwise it has the power to sustain with the natural resources and restore its life. Actually, it’s the poet’s message to us that trees are deeply rooted within us, we should not take down trees they help us to sustain our lives.
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