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Question
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
Unto thy honor, Tree, beloved of those
Who now in blessed sleep for aye repose,
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Solution
- Reference: These lines are from the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree” written by Torn Dutt.
- Context and Explanation: The poet says this while consecrating the memories of the tree to the dear departed. The poet remembers with pain three younger Dutts who succumbed to tuberculosis.
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