Question

Why did the poet say that the dust of snow made him rue the day

Answer 1

The poet said that the dust of snow made him rue the day because a crowd shook on the dust of snow, sitting on a hemlock tree(poisonous tree).

Answer 2

Answer:

The poet said that the dust of snow made him rue the day because he had lost all hope of saving the dull day. But as soon as fine dust of snow falls on him, his sense of regret is replaced by cheerfulness.