Well, in addition to the above pointing out that the green man is a male personification of nature, I think people are avoiding the obvious metaphor here. That is we are all tied to nature and, in essence, married to it. Like many a spouse, treat him right and he will reward you with a rich, bountiful harvest and good life. Be nasty and mean to him, and he will show his wrath, just like he's doing globally.
Well, in addition to the above pointing out that the green man is a male personification of nature, I think people are avoiding the obvious metaphor here. That is we are all tied to nature and, in essence, married to it. Like many a spouse, treat him right and he will reward you with a rich, bountiful harvest and good life. Be nasty and mean to him, and he will show his wrath, just like he's doing globally.