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On Killing a Tree by Gieve Patel

1. How can a tree be killed in ‘On Killing a Tree’. 

 Or, How does the poet describe the methods of killing a tree in the poem ‘On Killing a Tree’?

Or, "And then it is done" - How is a tree completely killed? 

Or, Write a note on the substance of the poem. 

Or, Describe the growth, struggle and ultimate death of a tree as depicted in the poem "On Killing a Tree". 

Ans:  “On Killing A Tree” by Gieve Patel, is a graphic presentation of man’s barbaric cruelty towards Nature which is symbolised by the tree. The poet gives a vivid description of the total annihilation of a tree. The poet points out that the entire act of killing needs meticulous (সতর্ক)planning and chainwork of strategic activities that have to be well planned and executed with a degree of precision. Neither a simple jab of the knife nor hacking and chopping can kill a tree that has grown steadily consuming the earth's nutrients, feeding upon the crust of the earth, absorbing years of sunlight, air, and water. Withstanding certain strokes and blows, the 'bleeding bark' heals itself in accord with the time.From the wounded trunk (বৃক্ষকাণ্ড) close to the ground curly 'green twigs' and tiny branches will sprout. Gradually,  if not stunted, it grows to its original form. The tree is firmly fixed with its roots anchored in the soil.So in order to Kill a tree, its life-supporting root is to be removed from the earth. It has to roped, tied and pulled out or snapped out entirely from the 'earth-cave'.Then as the process of uprooting is completed, the tree has to be browned, hardened, twisted and withered and choked in the air and the scorching sunlight. And finally the tree gets killed in the process, awakening our sense of spiritual values and reminding us as how brutally we treat the trees which, in reality, are our best friends.

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