Question

Why does the poet use such partically uncomman bird 'crow' and tree 'hemlock'? What does it reflect?

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet (Robert Frost) wanted to symbolise the feelings of sadness and regret which is why he has used 'crow' and 'hemlock tree'. 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 the poet experiences.