Скачать или смотреть The Tree of Life by Toru Dutt | Structure, Summary, Analysis

Toru Dutt’s "The Tree of Life" is steeped in symbolism, with the Tree of Life serving as a central motif. In Christian tradition, the tree represents eternal life, while in Hindu thought, the Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) parallels its divine properties. The angel, with its "holy pity and love divine," embodies divine mercy, yet its refusal to heal the father fully suggests a mysterious divine will. The light imagery—reminiscent of stars on snow—evokes purity and transcendence, contrasting with the dim, tearful return to reality. The abrupt shift from vision to wakefulness underscores the fleeting nature of spiritual ecstasy, leaving the speaker—and reader—with a sense of longing.

Dutt masterfully weaves together Romantic lyricism, spiritual allegory, and emotional depth, creating a work that resonates across cultures and beliefs. The poem’s power lies in its ambiguity—whether the vision was real or a dying dream—and its haunting suggestion that some wounds, even in the presence of the divine, are meant to remain.




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