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What does he mean by “the strength of the tree exposed”?
What does he mean by “the strength of the tree exposed”?
Updated On: Nov 29, 2023
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The strength of the tree lies in its roots, which 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.
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