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A Poison Tree — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

A Poison Tree topics: About the Poet and the Poem, Central Idea and Theme, Stanza-wise Key Points, plus 1 more.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in A Poison Tree

1

About the Poet and the Poem

  • William Blake was an English poet and painter.
  • He left formal schooling by age ten and was educated at home by his mother.
  • He was enrolled in drawing classes instead of regular school because of his temperament.
2

Central Idea and Theme

  • The poem shows how anger grows when it is hidden.
  • Telling anger to a friend causes it to end.
  • Hiding anger from a foe causes it to grow.
3

Stanza-wise Key Points

  • First stanza: the speaker was angry with his friend and told him, so the wrath ended.
  • First stanza: the speaker was angry with his foe and did not tell him, so the wrath grew.
  • Second stanza: hidden anger is watered in fears and tears.
4

Literary Devices

  • Allegory: the whole poem stands for the danger of hidden anger.
  • Symbolism: the poison tree represents suppressed anger.
  • Symbolism: the apple represents temptation and destruction.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Repressed anger and its destructive consequences

William BlakeSongs Of ExperienceOriginal titleAnger with a friendAnger with a foeNurturing hidden angerPoison treeBright apple

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Poison Tree for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in A Poison Tree include About the Poet and the Poem, Central Idea and Theme, Stanza-wise Key Points, Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise A Poison Tree for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on A Poison Tree. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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