Albert Benjamin asked this question about The Giving Tree:
What is the overall message for this story??
Jo I think it means if you care about someone you should give them everything you have, because even when you think you've given all you can there's alwa…moreI think it means if you care about someone you should give them everything you have, because even when you think you've given all you can there's always something left. The boy thought only about himself, and yet the tree gave him all she could because she cared, and she was still there for him after she gave everything.(less)
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