Tree at My Window : Characters

Characters

Characters 

• The Speaker (The Poet): The main character of the poem is the speaker or the poet himself, who stands by his window and speaks to the tree. He is a sensitive person deeply connected to nature. By observing the tree’s movement, its calmness, and its struggle during storms, he reflects on the ups and downs of his own life. The poet says, “Let there never be curtain drawn / Between you and me,” expressing his desire for a deep spiritual bond with nature. Just as the tree faces the “outer weather,” the poet experiences his own “inner weather” — the emotional storms, loneliness, and waves of thought within his mind.
• The Tree: The tree is the second and symbolic character in the poem. It is not merely a part of nature but a silent companion and reflection of the poet himself. The tree’s head is “taken and tossed” in storms, just as the poet’s mind is shaken by the storms of life. The tree’s “outer weather” mirrors the poet’s “inner weather.” Thus, the tree symbolizes the harmony and spiritual unity between nature and the human soul.