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The theme of The Giving Tree (a remarkable book by Shel Silverstein - R.I.P.) is simple and basic - unconditional love, selfless giving, etc. On the other side of the coin, some might argue that it reeks of codependency and being needy. It's your coin to flip. I am a professional storyteller and I use it both ways.

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The theme of "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is selfless love and sacrifice. The story explores the concept of unconditional giving and the lifelong relationship between a boy and a tree who gives everything to make him happy.

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I think it is that if you completely dedicate yourself to a cause you may lose everything you have, but you can still be happy.

It also gives a message of time. Everything grows old and you may be left with very little, but you can still be happy.

Another message it portrays is about the wants of most human beings and how they can use good intentions and turn them to their own advantage.

It is possible to say that because the boy was unnamed he was meant to represent most human beings and their greed, but I am not sure that was what Shel Silverstien meant.

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