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The theme of Maya Angelou’s poem ‘When Great Trees Fall’ is ______. - English 2 (Literature in English)

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The theme of Maya Angelou’s poem ‘When Great Trees Fall’ is ______.

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  • the impact of the death of a loved one on those left behind

  • the effect of felling trees on the environment

  • how the death of trees affects humanity

  • the impact of natural calamities on a forest

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The theme of Maya Angelou’s poem ‘When Great Trees Fall’ is the impact of the death of a loved one on those left behind.

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