Question

ii What does the presence of a hemlock tree tell you about the setting of the

poem?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the hemlock tree represents sorrow and tears and it is a poisonous tree. the poet doesn't use trees like the maple or other beautiful trees which symbolizes happiness. Robert Frost uses an unconventional tree to contrast them with joy which had made the poet feel happy. This shows that even bad things in life have joy and a lesson in life to learn.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Hemlock tree represents sorrow and regret. Over here the poet is in a depressive mood, repenting and being lost in his sorrow. So he uses the bitter, dark side of nature to reflect his mood.

the crow then shook off the snow dust from the hemlock tree which fell on the poet. this had brought a change of mood from dismay to joy. So the poet over here uses an uncoventional tree and bird to contrast it with joy in the form of snow

Note:- "Dust of Snow" here can mean a freckle of snow or white flowers of a hemlock tree

Hope this helps...