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The document outlines a revision agenda for the poem 'The Tree' by Keki N. Daruwalla, which emphasizes the nurturing relationship between a family and a gulmohar tree. It includes detailed stanza analyses, poetic devices, and themes such as the importance of caring for nature and the bond between humans and the environment. Additionally, it provides questions for further discussion and understanding of the poem's message.

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RevisionTheTree 31979

The document outlines a revision agenda for the poem 'The Tree' by Keki N. Daruwalla, which emphasizes the nurturing relationship between a family and a gulmohar tree. It includes detailed stanza analyses, poetic devices, and themes such as the importance of caring for nature and the bond between humans and the environment. Additionally, it provides questions for further discussion and understanding of the poem's message.

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SISHYA SCHOOL, HOSUR

ANNUAL EXAMINATION
REVISION
TOPIC: The Tree - POEM
DATE: 10.03.2025
AGENDA
 Prayer / Meditation. – 5 MINS
 Poem – The Tree
 OGA.
 Clarification of doubts.
 Assignment.

1. PRAYER / MEDITATION

"The Tree" by Keki N. Daruwalla is a beautiful poem that tells the


story of a gulmohar tree planted near the poet’s house. The poem
highlights the care and nurturing the tree received and how it
rewarded the family with shade, flowers, and beauty. It also subtly
hints at how nature gives back to those who nurture it.

Stanza 1:

"Next to the track beside our house


Dad planted a gulmohar
We tended it, we watered it
It wanted more and more."

Explanation:
 The stanza begins by describing how the poet’s father planted
a gulmohar tree near their house.
 The family cared for the tree by watering it regularly.
 The line "It wanted more and more" suggests that the tree
was thirsty and needed constant care.

Poetic Devices:

 Alliteration: "We watered" (repetition of the 'w' sound).


 Personification: The tree is portrayed as having a desire for
water.

Stanza 2:

"When first its little shoots of green


spread across the boughs,
And some of us said 'wow!'
Its branches were so low, we drove
the goats away and cows."

Explanation:

 The small green shoots and branches started growing, making


the family feel happy and amazed.
 The branches were so low and reachable that they had to drive
away goats and cows to protect it.
 It highlights the fragility of the young tree and the efforts
made to protect it.

Poetic Devices:

 Imagery: The lines create a visual of green shoots spreading.


 Onomatopoeia: The word "wow!" captures the expression of
surprise and excitement.

Stanza 3:
"It really kept us on our toes,
A baby-tree needs care!
Next year the green fuzz changed to leaf!
It turned into a red-roofed tree
a thing of beauty rare!"

Explanation:

 The baby tree needed constant attention and care.


 In the following year, the small shoots transformed into full-
grown leaves, and the tree blossomed into a "red-roofed"
beauty due to its bright red flowers.
 The stanza emphasizes the joy of seeing the tree flourish after
putting in hard work.

Poetic Devices:

 Metaphor: The phrase "red-roofed tree" refers to the bright


red flowers covering the tree’s top.
 Alliteration: "Baby-tree" (repetition of 'b').

Stanza 4:

"It never spoke to us of course


It just spoke to the winds.
And now and then waved to the skies
But it gave us everything."

Explanation:

 The poet acknowledges that trees cannot speak to humans, but


they communicate with nature (like the wind and sky).
 The tree’s swaying is described as waving to the skies,
showing how it blends into the natural world.
 Despite not speaking, the tree gives shade, beauty, and shelter
—everything the family needed.

Poetic Devices:
 Personification: The tree "spoke to the winds" and "waved to
the skies".
 Symbolism: The giving nature of the tree symbolizes
generosity and selflessness.

Stanza 5:

"It’s falling flowers and its shade


They covered half the track.
It sheltered us from sun and rain.
The tree had paid us back."

Explanation:

 The flowers and shade from the tree spread over the path,
creating a cool and beautiful canopy.
 The tree protected the family from harsh sunlight and heavy
rain.
 The poet feels that the tree repaid their care and effort by
giving back in abundance.

Poetic Devices:

 Imagery: The lines create a clear picture of the flowers and


shade covering the path.
 Metaphor: "Paid us back" implies that the tree gave something
valuable in return.

Step 3: Themes

1. Nurturing and Caring for Nature:


o The poem emphasizes the importance of caring for trees
and how they give back to us in unexpected ways.
2. Generosity of Nature:
o Nature rewards those who care for it with beauty and
protection.
3. Human and Nature Connection:
o The poem shows the bond between the family and the
tree, reflecting how humans and nature coexist.
4. Environmental Conservation:
o The poet subtly hints at how planting and protecting
trees lead to a better and more sustainable
environment.

OGA

1. Explain how the poet personifies the tree in the poem.


2. Discuss the symbolic meaning of the phrase "The tree had
paid us back."
3. Describe the transformation of the tree as shown in the
poem.
4. What message does the poet convey through the poem "The
Tree"?
5. Identify and explain any two poetic devices used in the
poem.

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