1.The Heart Of The Tree - EVERGREEN WORKBOOK ANSWERS

EVERGREEN ANSWER Of The Heart Of The Tree

PASSAGE ~ 1

    i) Who is described as a 'friend of sun and sky'?

Ans. A tree is described as a friend of sun and sky. Tree is a friend of congenial atmosphere. It reduces air temperature and even purifies air by trapping dust, pollen and smoke. It ensures free gentle breezes. Thus it is correctly described as 'a friend of sun and sky'.

   ii) Whom does a tree give shelter? How?

Ans. A tree gives shelter to birds. It provides them home to stay by allowing them to build their nest on it. Birds dwell on the trees and their sweet songs during dawn delight us, thus spreading the message of peace and harmony.

  iii) Which literary device has been used in the line, 'in hushed and happy twilight heard'?

Ans. The literacy device used here is the figure of speech, Alliteration. The initial sound of letter 'h' is repeated here in the words - 'hushed', 'happy', 'heard'. It is done for poetic effect.

  iv) Explain: 'The treble of heaven's harmony.'

Ans. Treble means a high pitched tone in music. Trees provide room for birds to dwell. They sing sweet songs during dawn which is very soothing. The high tone of the song of the bird is symbolic of heaven's harmony. It provides an atmosphere of calm and comfort, It gives the world a message of peace and harmony.

   v) Describe the things one plants along with planting a tree mentioned in the above stanza.

Ans. The poet  mentions the enormous things one plants while he plants a tree. Trees provide abundant benefits. They purify the air, combat with the climatic change, give us food, shelter from the warm weather and give us gentle rains. They beautify the environment and turn the place into a heaven on earth. They give shelter to the birds who in return sing sweet songs for us. Such soothing atmosphere created with the planting of trees spreads a message of peace and harmony to the entire world. Thus trees, are beneficial to benefit us with such priceless resources.

PASSAGE ~ 2

    i) How has the poet described a tree in this stanza?

Ans. The poet has described a tree as a symbol of glory. Trees are the source of many useful means. They provide cool shade for summer and tender rains in all seasons. They are reproduced by merely planting a seed and bud which in turn blooms in coming times. They please the environment with its grace. It serves as a living legacy for the next generation.

  ii) Which line has been repeated? Why?

Ans. The line repeated in the poem is 'What does he plant who plant?' Each stanza opens up with the same line which is an interrogative form. This is repeated to lay emphasis on the importance and value of planting trees. One who plants a tree plants enormous things along with it. The answer is provided by the poet itself in the subsequent sentences.

 iii) Which social and ecological benefits of tree plantation does the poet refer to here?

Ans. The poet refers here to various benefits of tree plantation. Trees give us food, shelter and fresh air. They both purify and beautify the environment we live in. Without any discrimination trees are beneficial to all the beings in the surrounding. They reduce air pollution by purifying the air. They act as a home for birds whose sweet humming brightens our lives.

 iv) In what way is a tree, 'The harvest of coming age'?

Ans. The outcome of tree plantation is bountiful. They reward the environment with all the necessary resources. Trees tend to live very long, some lasting for several thousand years. So the benefits we derive from trees, extend as long as the tree lives. It spreads its branches far and wide and reaches our future generation to harvest their benefits as well.

  v) What else gets planted on the earth besides seed and bud?

Ans. The Tree planter actually plants seed and bud. These two things are the basic means to reproduce a tree.

But the result of the plantation brings about abundant resources without which we cannot exist. With a foresight we realize that planting a seed and bud is in actual, planting a joyful and healthy future. The tree planter plants glorious plains. He plants the heritage of the forest. Thus he plants tremendous joy for the generations yet to be born on earth.

PASSAGE ~ 3

   i) Explain 'his blessings on the neighbourhood'.

Ans. Trees are a form of blessings to us from nature. It holds our joy and very existence on earth. The benefits derived from trees are a necessity for all the living beings. Once who nurtures a tree does good to himself and all those in his surrounding. Tree plantation brings about a sense of unity in the neighbourhood. They give us a new identity and encourage civic good.

  ii) Tree planter does civic good. How?

Ans. Civic good is doing for the environment or society we live in. A Tree planter not just ensures good for himself but for the society as a whole. Social benefits of civic nature with plantation include, ensured health and well being, community development and pollution control. Tree plantation is a very thoughtful act which directly or indirectly benefits the whole society.

iii) Do you agree with the poet that a nation's growth depends upon the wealth of trees? Why/Why not? 

Ans. Yes, I agree with the poet that the nation's wealth depends upon the wealth of its trees. There are various economic benefits of afforestation. Trees make a massive contribution to our livelihood, economic development and to the Gross National Income. The resources derived from trees help to produce commodities which in terms of money mean a lot. Trees are ageless and the benefits received from them are in abundance. They create economic opportunities, increase property value and business traffic. Hence, they promote national growth of a country.

iv) Which value does one inculcate with tree plantation? Who holds the growth of the land?

Ans. Tree planting includes the values of love and loyalty among the people in the society. When one benefits the others unconditionally, they develop a sense of care and honesty within themselves. The growth of our land is in our own hands. Being responsible citizens of our nation we must acknowledge the necessity of making our environment clean and green with the help of trees. Turning our land to the utmost cultivable level, will lead to the country's growth and development.

  v) Is the poem 'The Heart of the Tree' relevant to our times? How?

Ans. Yes. This poem is absolutely relevant to our times. Though the poem was written long ago when ecological imbalance was not a major concern, it has a universal application. Especially during current times, where we are facing deforestation. Trees help to make the land fertile with which we get good crops. Agriculture being our national occupation, trees forms a vital part as they prevent land erosion. They help to maintain the ecological balance. Thus we should preserve our trees and plants with great care.

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Additional Question 

  i) Write a critical appreciation of the poem 'The Heart Of The Tree'.

Ans. The title of the poem, 'The Heart Of The Tree' is appropriate and suggestive of feelings. The focus of the poet is intact on the tree throughout the poem. The poet describes the Heart Of The Tree which is kind, generous and bountiful. It is impartial and selfless in showering its blessings on everyone. It showers the quality of loving and caring on all beings unconditionally.

The poem has a universal application, although it was written many years ago, when there was not much concern for the environment. It has a significant message for our generation. Today, deforestation has led to many drastic problems. It is very important to realize the never ending need of trees, who provide us resources, essential for our existence.

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