The Neem Tree ~ 9th Class English Notes

Posted by: Muhammad Yaqoob on 3/02/2013 in 9th Class, English Notes 16

Summary / Short Note

The poem has been written by Mrs: Esla Kazi, The German wife of Allama I.I Kazi; who was vice chancellor of the Sindh University (Jamshoro). She wrote in German and English language. The poetess gives us the lesson of sacrifice. The aim of life of every one should be to have consideration for others. We should be steadfast and bear hardships like "Neem Tree" for comfort to others. In the poem "The Neem Tree" the poetess describes that the neem tree is very useful for human beings in many ways.
God created it with great purpose. It's shade gives comfort weary people and permanent relief to the travelers who come to sit under it. The Neem Tree bears heat of the sun. Human beings should also be helpful and protect their fellowmen from harm, sorrow, poverty, wickedness and misfortunes. Every man should be kind, generous and cooperative like Neem Tree.

Questions & Answers

Q1 : Who has written the poem "The Neem Tree" ?

Ans : Mrs. Elsa Kazi has written the poem "The Neem Tree". She was a German lady. She wrote poems in German & English.

Q2 : How can the neem tree prevent the burning heat of the sun from troubling us ?

Ans : The Neem Tree bears the heat of the sun itself and protects us from the trouble. It also gives cool shade to the weary people.

Q3 : Why does the poetess say that the neem tree is unafraid ?

Ans : The poetess says that The Neem Tree is unafraid because it stands in the open sun without any protection or shelter. It faces boldly and bravely the hot sun.

Q4 : How does the poetess compare The Neem Tree to man ?

Ans : The poetess compares The Neem Tree to a man because she expects that man should be bold and unafraid like The Neem Tree. A bold man himself should suffer like The Neem Tree and provides comfort to others.

Q5 : What lesson does the poem The Neem Tree teach ?

Ans : The peom "The Neem Tree" teaches us the lesson of sacrifice. We should bear hardships for others. It should be the aim of our life.

Q6 : What does The Neem Tree look like ?

Ans : The Neem Tree looks like a bold man standing with unprotected head and arms to protect others.

References, Context & Explanations

Stanza No: 1 : My lovely Neem ........... With soothing shade.

Reference : These lines have been taken from the poem "The Neem Tree" written by the poetess Mrs.Elsa Kazi.

Context : A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the "The Neem Tree" that human being should live for others.

Explanation : In this stanza, The poetess says that the beautiful Neem Tree checks the burning rays of the sun from falling om the ground. It bears the heat of the sun without waiting for the pleasing showers of rain. It gives comfort to the travelers by providing them cool shade.

Stanza No: 2 : How strong .............. Unprotected head.

Reference : These lines have been taken from the poem "The Neem Tree" written by the poetess Mrs.Elsa Kazi.

Context : A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the "The Neem Tree" that human being should live for others.

Explanation : In this stanza, The poetess says that The Neem Tree is very strong and brave. It's leaves are green though there is heat. The rays of the sun shine falls at its unprotected head in the afternoon. It bears every pain but does not allow the heat to reach the people. The heat of the sun is stopped by its green leaves.

Stanza No: 3 : Could man be bold as ........... through sacrifice.

Reference : These lines have been taken from the poem "The Neem Tree" written by the poetess Mrs.Elsa Kazi.

Context : A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the "The Neem Tree" that human being should live for others.

Explanation : In these lines, The poetess says that and wishes if man could be as brave as neem tree and try to save the human beings from grief, poverty, harm and wickedness by making sacrifices. The man can look at the life of The Neem Tree and prove himself helpful and tolerant for other people and save them from trouble.

Stanza: 4 : Could man be steadfast .............. My lovely Neem.

Reference : These lines have been taken from the poem "The Neem Tree" written by the poetess Mrs.Elsa Kazi.

Context : A man should learn the lesson of sacrifice and tolerance from the "The Neem Tree" that human being should live for others.

Explanation : In these lines, The poetess wishes if a man could be firm footed like The Neem Tree and face every fate boldly. If hoes so, it will be the completion of the best dreams of his life. So a man should follow the life of Neem Tree to face everything for the betterment of others.

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