Megha answers “What is the overall message for this story??”

Albert Benjamin asked this question about The Giving Tree:

What is the overall message for this story??

Megha This story is not actually for kids. It is for grown ups. The story gives an implication that too much of unconditional and selfless love will never b…moreThis story is not actually for kids. It is for grown ups. The story gives an implication that too much of unconditional and selfless love will never be understood and appreciated.

I feel bad that till the last the boy never understood the love and sacrifice of the tree. Neither he understood the tree's sacrifice, nor did he feel any sense of gratitude for the tree. That's too bad. :((less)

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