“He loved each tree, doubtless, as if it had been his own child. An orchard has a relation to mankind, and readily connects itself with matters of the heart. The trees possess a domestic character; they have lost the wild nature of their forest-kindred, and have grown humanized by receiving the care of man, as well as by contributing to his wants”
While reading this passage it struck me as very meaningful. There are many ways to express ones true feelings towards friends, family, etc. In any relationship there are ways in which one might feel connected to another person. This particular passage has nothing to do with interpersonal relationships but is able to be applied to them. This man who was working in an orchard feels a strong bond with his trees. This can be true to any type of relationship. The ways in which relationships grow are a lot like how trees grow. While trees may not affect ones feelings emotionally there is a certain aspect of investment that makes the farmer react to how well his crops are doing. This is kind of random and don’t really know where I am trying to go with this but I thought it was an interesting passage.
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