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Our Casuarina Tree.
[please bear with me. i was actually searching for a crit appr. myself..DX. ;P]
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essentially, Dutt is praising the 'Casuarina Tree', [obv.] and her associated memories with it[her siblings/childhood friends].
okay, so, first stanza.
'The giant' is clearly the casuarina tree, wearing the 'scarf' [the creeper, or 'python']. this basically says, its a huge tree['its very summit near the stars'] and thick, since it is very strong['no other tree could live']. mostly this stanza deals with the physical aspects of the tree itself: 'rugged, indented trunk', giving us an image of age and endurance, 'summit near the stars', same thing; 'gallantly the giant..], strength, majesty[not majesty, another word...eh.] and so on. the flowers are somewhat reminiscent of ceremonial garlands, and with the majestic[or not] theme[in India, Dutt's homeland, it is a common custom to hang flower garlands on important people on special occasions]. the gathering of the birds and animals reiterate its importance, as a meeting place[theres another word im thinking of...DX]. the 'sung darkling' portion agains deals with imagery; the 'sweet song' that acts as a lullaby, that goes on forever.
second stanza.
This is Dutt's personal memories now, of the Tree. She describes the baboon that sits upon it, and its 'puny offspring' [offtopic, but i despise the use of that word. anyways.], the 'kokilas', which i belieave means cuckoo birds[dont sue me though] and the cows, and the water lilies. all of this gives the tree an element of..mobility? more like, it brings it to life. ish. before, it was presented as majestic[dang..] and so forth, vagualy unattainable, a bit too lofty. by referencing it with cows and birds and monkeys, it birngs it to life; it seems more homely, friendly..amiable, sort of. the waterlilies-and-snow add a bit of elegance to the image.
the third stanza is the poets confession, that all this so far actually means naught to her. her love is entirely based on her memories; 'sweet companions', who are clearly dead now. she speaks of her friends with emotion, remembering bygone days. the 'dirge-like murmur' is an allusion to their death. as she remembers her friends, she also rememebers their deaths, which is also now, in a roundabout way associated with the tree. the 'tree's lament', personifies the tree with her own emotions.
is that helpful? prolly not. there are two stanzas left...but i have to go now. models tomorrow. DX. i hope i wasnt too annoying.. : ).
What else can I help you with?
Is your Casuarina Tree by Toru Dutt an elegy?
"Les Casuarinas" by Toru Dutt is not considered an elegy. It is a lyrical poem that reflects the beauty and majesty of the casuarina tree. Elegies typically focus on themes of grief, loss, and mourning.
What is the central idea of the poem your casuarina tree by toru dutt?
immortality of tree and its relation with poetess describing her and siblings sweet memories
What is the Casuarina tree?
The Casuarina tree is an Australian Desert Oak tree of course native to Australia. (I recommend going to the town of Casuarina and the Casuarina mall!)
When was The Casuarina Tree created?
The Casuarina Tree was created in 1926.
How many pages does The Casuarina Tree have?
The Casuarina Tree has 288 pages.
Is the casuarina tree a flowering plant?
The casuarina is an exception . It reproduces by seeds but its seeds are not found in fruits but found in cones . Casuarina is classified under Gymnosperms.
Why is the casuarina tree dear to the poet?
The casuarina tree holds significance for the poet because it symbolizes emotional attachment and memories associated with the tree. The poet likely spent time under the tree or has a personal connection to it, making it dear to them.
What is scientific name of agoho?
Common name: Common ironwood (english)Agoho tree (Filipino)Scientific name: Casuarina equisesetifolia
Is casuarina a soft or hard wood?
It is classified as a softwood, as its physiology is very similar to that of coniferous varieties.
What is the explanation for The Casuarina Tree?
The Casourina tree is a medium sized tree usually 15-25m tall. The tree stabilises sand dunes and can grow in soil with poor nutrients. The tree is able to survive in dry and nutrient poor-soil due to its "leaf teeth" which reduce water loss by transpiration. The twig performs the photosynthetic function of the leaf and is cylindrical in cross section which hides the stomata to further prevent water loss. The plant also has the ability to fix nitrogen and store it to make proteins because the tree doesn't get much from the sand or soil around it.
What is a homonym for the word three?
tres is three in spanish toru is three in maori
Romanticism in Indian poetry?
In Indian English poetry, 'Romanticism' has been long present in a very interesting culture-specific way. There is a fusion of the Indian or the Oriental notion of romance with the British or better put, the European concerns of Romanticism. Indian literature especially, what is called 'Padavali' literature of Chandidas and company is very rich in native Romantic insights where love is seen in spiritual terms. One of India's most significant Romantic poets would have to Rabindranath Tagore. In Tagore's poetry, we see this curious combination of the Eastern and the Western discourses of Romanticism where there is a great influence of both 'Padavali' literature and the British Romantics, especially Wordsworth. On the other hand, Henri Derozio and Toru Dutt would be two other important names here. Derozio's melancholy romanticism in 'The Harp of India', the nationalist emphasis in 'The Sonnet to the Pupils of Hindu College' and Toru Dutt's Our Casuarina tree' are landmark instances here.
