Binsey Poplars Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Whom does the speaker blame for the loss of these trees?
  2. How might this speaker react to a beautiful, but man-made, park? What parts of the poem support your answer?
  3. Can humanity totally avoid affecting the natural world? How might the speaker answer that question?
  4. How does the poem's use of sounds and rhythm affect the way that you read it?