THE NEEM TREE

Q.1     How can the Neem tree prevent the burning heat of the sun from troubling us ?

Ans.    The high Neen trees with its extending branches interrupt the scorching heat of the mid day sun and provide soothing shade to people . In this way, it prevents the burning heat of the sun from troubling us.

Q.2    Why does the poetess say that Neem tree is unafraid ?

Ans.    The poetess says that the Neem tree is unafraid because  it stands unprotected  the whole day long in the scorching  heat of the sun.

Q.3     What does the poetess say that Neem tree look like ?

Ans.    The Neem tree looks like a man, facing every fate in life boldly and bravely.

Q.4      How does the poetess compare the Neem tree to man ?

Ans.     The Neem tree  looks very bold and steadfast. The poetess compares it to man and expects that man should also be bold and steadfast like the Neem tree.

Q.5    What according to the poetess is the highest aim of life ?

Ans.    According the poetess the highest aim of life is to bear hardships for others.

 Q.6.    Who has written the poem “The Neem Tree” and what is the lesson we learn from this poem ?

Ans.     This poem is written by Mrs. Elsa Kazi . The poem teaches us the lesson of sacrifice  to man. If he does so it would be the completion of the very noble dream of life.

Central idea of the poem “The Neem Tree”

                  The poem, “The Neem Tree” was written by Mrs. Elsa Kazi. In this poem, the poetess says that the Neem tree stands in the scorching heat of the sun all the day bearing the heat on its unprotected head but it provides cool shade and comfort to others. Thus the main idea of the poem is that man should follow the example of the Neem tree and help those who are suffering through self sacrifice, and this would be the fulfillment of the loftiest dream of a persons life.