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What is the overall message for this story??
Rena Sherwood The book states that sacrificing yourself for others is great. Actually, in the real world, it's not. The tree really gets screwed in the relationship…moreThe book states that sacrificing yourself for others is great. Actually, in the real world, it's not. The tree really gets screwed in the relationship with this abusive boy. (less)
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Vilhelm Schmidt It does not say that it is great, it merely observes that this is what true love looks like. It gives without thought for itself. In many ways, if not ...more
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
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