CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

DUST OF SNOW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the poem Dust of Snow, the crow is a symbol of ____
A
joy
B
surprise
C
regret
D
satisfaction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dust of snow that the crow shakes off is meant to represent joy and hope. The poet uses “negative” symbols such as the crow and hemlock tree to convey the idea that we can find joy even in seemingly dark things.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The crow represents change or transformation. But much more than that, it refers more to a spiritual or emotional change. These intelligent birds give us valuable insight into situations around us and help us adapt as needed.

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