Why does the poem To Oak adopt holistic symbolism?

The image is constructed by the method of overall symbol (the overall image of oak and kapok in the whole poem symbolizes the independent personality and sincere love of two lovers), which makes the philosophical thoughts and concepts germinate and poetize in the intimate and sensible image, so this poem with the rational temperament of the richest man makes people feel no preaching, but is only conquered and intoxicated by rich and moving images.

Through the artistic technique of overall symbol and the inner monologue from "kapok" to "oak tree", this poem enthusiastically and frankly sings his own personality ideal and love view, which requires standing shoulder to shoulder, independence and affection. As soon as this poem was born, oak and kapok became a new group of images in China's love poems.

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Appreciation of oak trees;

The whole poem sincerely confesses the "Oak Tree" with the lyric subject "Kapok", personalizing and spiritualizing them, so that these two central images shine with ideological and aesthetic light from the outside to the inside. Kapok can be understood as a symbol of the beauty of modern women full of youth, softness and rigidity, and also as an impassioned, rich emotion and unique deep personality.

Oak shows a masculine temperament, which is a symbol of stalwart and strong character. With this unique and exquisite image as the symbolic core, this poem naturally breaks away from the concrete and limited form and has rich connotations. It can be regarded as equal and sincere love between men and women, and it can also be understood as intimate, equal and harmonious interpersonal relationship. The poet skillfully borrowed the confession of "kapok";

These images may imply Kapok's view on the disharmonious and unbalanced interpersonal relationship in the traditional outlook on life, or boldly affirm the interdependence on the basis of personality independence, and show the yearning and pursuit for harmonious interpersonal relationship, new love view and life value.