The poet came twice awake when the old woman opened her little bag, and he suddenly found himself surrounded by a staring tribe and tied to a stake. This moment symbolizes his awakening to the reality of the destruction of trees and his connection to nature.
If the poet failed to make the promise of planting two trees for every tree cut down, he would face a curse. The black oak bark would wrinkle over him, and he would be rooted among the oaks, meaning he would lose his human identity and become part of the forest. This highlights the consequences of neglecting nature.
The dream or vision the poet experienced in the oakwood altered him. Through this dream, he realized that trees and humans are deeply connected, and humans must take responsibility for protecting nature. This realization changed his perspective, making him more aware of the importance of trees.
