Question

The fall of the ‘great trees’ is used as the central metaphor in the poem. How?

Answer 1

The fall of great trees is the central metaphor for the death of great and noble people. The death of a great soul deeply affects all people, just as the fall of a huge tree shakes the forest and impacts every living creature. The metaphor highlights the widespread grief, emotional emptiness, and sense of loss caused by their passing. It also emphasises that their influence continues to inspire others even after their death.