Rocks in Trees
Rocks in Trees by Ronald L. Clark, published by iUniverse on January 16, 2017, is a work of literature that explores the complexities of human existence through a unique metaphor. Set in an old growth forest in south central Indiana, the narrative centers around a large rock inexplicably lodged in the branches of a stately oak tree. This unusual scenario serves as a backdrop for a deeper examination of individuals who find themselves in unconventional situations, paralleling the rock’s defiance of gravity with the lives of those who question societal norms.
The story follows Thaddeus Jones and his sole companion, Roger Barnabas, known as Rajah, as they embark on a mission to challenge the constraints imposed by government. Their journey reflects themes of individuality and the quest for a utopian society, as they navigate the complexities of being contrarians in a world that often stifles freedom. With 140 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the human condition and the desire for autonomy, all while engaging with the metaphor of the rock in the tree.
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In an old growth forest, located in south central Indiana, stands a stately oak tree alongside a meandering brook named Plumb Creek. In the upper branches of this tree is a sizable rock estimated to be in the 500-pound range. How this terrestrial interloper defied gravity and got stuck up in a tree no one knows. One thing is known for sure, rocks don’t belong in the tops of trees, they belong on the ground with their brother and sister rocks.
This rock in the top of a tree has suggested a metaphor about the human condition of people who also find themselves in places where they shouldn’t be. These out-of-place people can best be described as contrarians who consider themselves to be sovereign individuals.
Rocks in Trees tells a story about Thaddeus Jones, a guy who always questions why things are the way they are, and his one friend in the world, Roger Barnabas, best known as Rajah. The two young contrarians undertake a Quixotic mission to rid sovereign mankind from freedom-smothering government that then can result in a utopic commonwealth of man.
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