"The Osage Orange Tree" by William Stafford portrays a conflict between the narrator and his father, who have differing opinions on the value of planting trees. The conflict also extends to the struggle of the narrator trying to understand his father's perspectives and eventually coming to appreciate the significance of the Osage orange tree.
the osage tree represents the relationship between the boy and the girl in the blue dress
Osage Orange Trees.
The name would be Maclura pomifera.
the white oak tree is simple
The Osage Orange tree is also known as a hedge apple or a horse apple. The websites Wikipedia and Hedgeapple are good places to find out more information about them.
No, osage orange thorns are not poisonous. Arborists and horticulturalists do not find any part of the deciduous tree in question (Maclura pomifera) toxic. As with any injury, severe wounds from osage orange thorns nevertheless may turn into infections if not cleaned regularly and monitored properly.
In the story "Osage Orange Tree," the tree's symbolic meaning has grown from representing a barrier and obstacle in the narrator's childhood to symbolizing a connection to her past, family, and immigrant roots as she grows older. The tree comes to represent resilience, endurance, and the enduring presence of her father as she navigates her own journey through life.
The liking to each other
Osage Orange is also called Bodark, Bodark oak, hedge oak. ( it's not an oak ) It's fruit is often called horse apples and hedge apples... so some ppl refer to the tree as 'horse apple tree' or 'hedge apple tree'. The green fruit is not edible, but the seeds are.
In "The Osage Orange Tree," the newspapers under the bridge represent the passage of time and the transient nature of life. They also symbolize the connection between the narrator and the homeless woman, Mrs. Ranello, as they both find solace and companionship in the newspapers. Ultimately, the newspapers serve as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of life and the shared humanity between individuals from different walks of life.
the plot is in the 1930's or the Great Depression era.
I believe you might be referring to an Osage Orange Tree. See Related Links to see if I am correct.