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William Blake’s poem, “The Poison Tree”, states the basis of morality in its simplest form. Blake takes one of the toughest emotions there is to deal with—anger, and blends it with the convicting power of Christianity. The proof lies in the first stanza, “I was angry with my friend:/ I told my wrath, my wrath did end./ I was angry with my foe:/ I told it not, my wrath did grow.” In the …

…the tree which sprouted from one bad thought. Why does Blake use the symbol of a tree to convey his message? Because God uses trees in various parables. All trees appear to be beautiful on the outside, but on the inside they contain insects, rodents, and debris. The tree serves as a perfect replica of the human soul. It goes through numerous emotions (fears, tears, smiles, etc.), just as the tree matures in various stages.