Question

What does the crow signify in the poem

Answer 1

Answer:

The crow represents sorrow and depression.The dust of snow that the crow shakes of the tree means passing through sad and depressing moments, the poet is entering into the time full of joy and optimism.. the crow also stands for bad luck or omen.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The crow and the hemlock tree represent sorrow. The dust of snow that is shaken off the hemlock tree by the crow stands for joy that Frost experiences. He has, therefore, used an unconventional tree and bird in order to contrast them with joy in the form of snow.