The Giving Tree Analysis

All around the world, we encounter people giving to each other, whether it be for a birthday or a day like Christmas. However, it is not hard to say, we in return, expect something, even if it is a simple, “Thank You.” One tale, in which the main character has given a plethora of love, as well as tangible items and never asked for anything in return, is the story of, “The Giving Tree.” In “The Giving Tree,” the protagonist, the tree, would be there for the kid in every situation. However, it is shown, the boy, the antagonist, only focused on what he wanted, rather than needed and he would even abandon the tree, just to outrun his problems.
The first lesson that that the author is to convey is that, we need to focus on what we need, rather than want because it will make us happier and our wants will never be suppressed. The author shows that by displaying in his poem, the only times the boy was joyful, was when he would roam around playfully and not be manipulated by his wants. “He would climb up her trunk and swing from her branches and eat apples. And they would play hide-and-go-seek. And when he was tired, he would sleep in her shade. And the boy loved the tree.... very much. “ You can also infer, that he was happy, because the poem states he loved the tree and love is a …show more content…
The story showed us using the tree and boy, that even when the tree was used and abandoned, the tree was still there for the boy because she loved him. Also, the story shows that a person can never be satisfied with what they have because they will always want more. Lastly, the story concludes that in order to resolve your problems, you can 't just run away, you have to face them. This may seem like just another children’s short poem, but the interpretations of the meanings are endless. We need to remember like the tree, never think about the gain, rather be the person who