I would like to see who can come up with a short essay explaining this quote, and how it affects society. YOUR society.
"When the Axman enters the woods, the Trees say 'the handle is one of us' "
"When the Axman enters the woods, the Trees say "the handle is one of us" is an example of symbolism. The wood of the Axman's handle fools the trees into thinking they share solidarity with the handle. Little do the trees know that the handle is a mere tool of the axman to be used to destroy the trees as we know them and potentially transform the remaining wood into new handles.
This phenomenon in the context of this essay could be applied to the fate of Blacks. Blacks of course standing in for the trees and handle, the Axman for White society and the Blade for the White power structure. Although I definitely understand what the author is trying to convey I can't help but disagree with the implied pessimism.
Black people, the trees, are more adapt at spotting the "handles" then ever before in this modern age. That is not to say the "Axman" is no longer strong and dangerous. But the trees are slowly but steadily growing to be powerful Treants, whom are more capable and wise then the unmoving tree. These Treants will plant their roots deep and grow to incredible heights and similar to the sequoia, they may take a while to reach their maximum potential but when they do it will be a site to behold.
Just a little something I threw together right quick. You can keep the card.
