Question 1

Who is the poet of the poem 'The Trees'?

Accepted Answer

Adrienne Rich is the poet of the poem 'The Trees'. She uses trees as a metaphor for human beings, particularly women, striving for freedom and breaking away from confinement.

Question 2

Where are the trees at the beginning of the poem?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the poem, the trees are inside the house, trapped within artificial boundaries like glass walls and pots.

Question 3

Where are the trees moving towards by the end of the poem?

Accepted Answer

By the end of the poem, the trees are moving out of the house towards the empty forest, reclaiming their natural habitat.

Question 4

What parts of the trees are working hard to break through the glass of the window?

Accepted Answer

The roots of the trees are working hard all night to disengage themselves from the cracks in the veranda floor, and the boughs are straining to break the glass.

Question 5

How does the poet describe the glass in the windows?

Accepted Answer

The poet describes the glass as breaking, allowing the trees to successfully escape from the suffocating indoor environment into the open air.

Poetry: The Trees