The Giving Tree Shel Silverstein Analysis

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Not everyone is beautiful. I am tired of hearing that. But everyone has the ability to be. A person is as beautiful as the things they do, the words they say and the intentions of their heart. Physical appearance is not a synonym of beauty. The shape of one’s face or the curve of one’s hips are not qualified factors when discussing this term. Beauty cannot be seen at first glance. Someone's experiences and outlook on life shape them not only intellectually but also physically. There is no better way to describe beauty than the characteristics that cannot be perceived by the naked eye.
When describing an attractive person, humans often use the adjective “hot”. The definitions of “hot” and beautiful contradict each other. Picture this; a vibrant sunset consisting of the most pleasing colors has just taken place. Those who were lucky enough to witness this are more likely to say “that was such a beautiful sunset!” in contrast to “that was such a hot sunset!”. Nature is referred to as beautiful because of its …show more content…

I asked my mother one day if there was any particular reason she picked this piece of literature. Although the words were well over my reading comprehension at the age range of under a year, she replied with the reasoning that this strong message the book portrays can be seen through its’ illustrations. In this book, a tree gives up everything in order to ensure the boy dwelling near her has everything his needs. When she finally has no more left but the stump of her trunk she can finally rest knowing the boy is safe. “And she loved the little boy very, very much- even more than she loved herself” (Silverstein 17). This tree is a perfect example of beauty. She was sacrificing her leaves, branches and trunk all for little return. The good intentions of her heart are a lesson that I’m glad my mother taught me at a young age. Beauty is embedded in those who give more than they

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