As the novel progresses, we are made aware that he is becoming more and more mentally unstable, up until his eventual murder of Callum & then suicide.
Quotes:
"It was a good tree" - all starts out positive, simple statement shows that at this point we are unaware of Duror's mental health.
"poisoned sap" - his blood has been infected by the impure and evil ideas of what he wants to do to Callum.
" it would need to be cut down" - Duror must be taken care of, otherwise he may cause harm.
"overspreading tree of revulsion" - The tree is taking over control of him, he has lost the power to make decisions for himself.
"still showing signs of green leaves" - to the other characters in the novel, he appears to be perfectly fine.
"death was creeping along the roots" - foreshadows the books ending, suggests that Duror will not live much longer
"his triumph, a handful of withered leaves" - that his triumph has been lost, and is now worthless.
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