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The document discusses the poem 'The Trees' by Adrienne Rich, focusing on interpretations of its themes. It highlights the representation of women and freedom, as well as the conflict between man and nature due to deforestation. Additionally, it outlines the upcoming test and submission date for responses related to the poem.

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The Trees

The document discusses the poem 'The Trees' by Adrienne Rich, focusing on interpretations of its themes. It highlights the representation of women and freedom, as well as the conflict between man and nature due to deforestation. Additionally, it outlines the upcoming test and submission date for responses related to the poem.

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Date – 15/09/2023

The Trees

- Adrienne Rich

I. Short Answers -

1. Why are the roots trying to disengage themselves from the floor?

A.1. Write your own answer in 4-5 sentences.

2. Why are the branches like newly discharged patients?

A.2. Write your own answer in 4-5 sentences.

II. Long Answer -


1. Adrienne Rich was a radical feminist, so the trees represent women
from her perspective. Is there any other interpretation the reader
can make out from the poem?

A.1. Adrienne Rich radical feminist poet. Her poetry illustrates woman in the
American society as she evolves through varying phases. The trees could
represent womanhood from her perspective. Another interpretation of The Trees
could be that trees represent freedom from the clutches of society - a human
being fighting to free himself from the societal expectations forced upon him. It
could also be talking about the disappearance of forests due to deforestation-
how man is destroying nature for his own purposes.

The conflict between man and nature, meaning how man is cutting down trees for
selfish reasons, not realizing the repercussions he will face as a result of his
wrongdoings. This could mean man made disasters that will finally perish
humankind. These are the different ways a reader could interpret the poem “The
Trees” by Adrienne Rich.

Test on 19/09

Submission date – 19/09/2023

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