Question

What does the speaker mean when he compares humans to trees?
A) The speaker claims that it is better to remain rooted in one place to truly bloom.
B) The speaker suggests that humans, like trees, must give freely to thrive.
C) The speaker expresses the idea that both trees and humans are unable to give to every deserving creature.
D) The speaker makes the comparison to show that humans should give only to those who are deserving.

Answer 1

Answer: B) The speaker suggests that humans, like trees, must give freely to thrive.

Explanation:

The poem 'On Giving' (from the book 'The Prophet'), written by Khalil Gibran, deals with the beauty of giving.

The speaker explains the concept of giving through the example of trees. He explains that the trees give fruits to all the people. If a tree does not give fruits, it will die:

''They give that they may live, for to withhold is to perish.''

Similarly, humans should always give to everyone, because everyone deserves it.