Question

2.
How does Frost present nature in this poem? The following questions may
help you to think of an answer.
(i) What are the birds that are usually named in poems? Do you think a
crow is often mentioned in poems? What images come to your mind
when you think of a crow?
(ii) Again, what is "a hemlock tree"? Why doesn't the poet write about a
more beautiful tree such as a maple, or an oak, or a pine?
(iii) What do the 'crow' and 'hemlock' represent - joy or sorrow? What does
the dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree stand for?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

1) birds with great qualities are usually named in a poems.some of such popular birds are cockoo,Myna ,peacock, parrot,etc.....A crow is really mentioned in the poem however it is mentioned where there are tagic or serious themes. it it is looked at ominously.when I think of a crow I make images of sadness.these may also be of some bad happening or somebody's is coming to my home.

2) 'the hemlock tree' is a poisonous plant it has small white flowers.they act does not do so. it is because it (the crow) suits better the occasion. it also suits the pitiable mood he is in.

3) the 'crow' and 'hemlock' represent sorrow and evil.the dust of snow stands for same natural Joy of something joy full. it means the side de is going to change it is going to change into something joyful for the poet

Answer 2

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• Generally, poets take the birds and trees which are known for their beauty and good qualities like peacock, parrot, cuckoo, mynah and trees full of beautiful flowers and fruits, etc. But here Frost has taken a totally different approach. He chose a crow, which is not often used in poems. Crow is black in colour with very harsh voice and is believed to be a symbol of bad omen. Thinking of a crow brings very depressing and sorrowful pictures to our mind.
• A hemlock tree is poisonous plant with small white flowers. The poet, Robert Frost, didn’t choose to use an oak, maple or pine tree. Instead, he chose the hemlock tree and left all the beautiful trees present in the world. Actually he did so to present his mood and feelings
• The crow and hemlock tree represent sorrow and depression felt by the poet in this materialistic world. The dust of snow is the symbol of natural joy and energy. The dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree means passing through the sad and depressing moments the pdet is entering into the time full of joy and optimism.