The Giving Tree Theme

Have you ever loved someone so much that you will try to give them anything? The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein is a short story about a boy who is never satisfied. He keeps asking his friend, who is a tree, for a house, apples, and a boat. Throughout the story, the reader begins to understand that the author is trying to convey that always have a positive attitude and give to loved ones. There is evidence to support this theme. For example, the boy wanted money so the tree told the boy to pick her apples and sell them. Also, the boy then wanted a boat so he cut down the tree’s trunk but that didn’t stop the tree from being happy. In conclusion, the above evidence shows that always be cheerful and generous by giving.