A brotherhood of venerable trees.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Old trees are described as forming a community like brothers.
- In plain terms
- Ancient trees live together like a family.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature often mirrors human social bonds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What natural thing feels like family to you?
- How do trees connect to each other?
Another view
It attributes human traits to non-human entities.
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