ICSE Class 10 · English · Treasure Chest
When Great Trees Fall
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for ICSE Class 10 English.
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About the author
Maya Angelou, mourning great leaders (echoing loss of Malcolm X and others). When giants die, the world shakes but air becomes softer and gentler afterward.
Summary
When great trees fall, earth rocks, small creatures flee.
When great trees fall, earth rocks, small creatures flee.
Nations tremble; hearts feel the shock.
Nations tremble; hearts feel the shock.
Air becomes gentle; eyes see anew; souls become conscious.
Air becomes gentle; eyes see anew; souls become conscious.
Loss awakens respect and deeper humanity.
Loss awakens respect and deeper humanity.
Hard words & meanings
| tremble | shake with fear or emotion |
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