MP Board · Class 10 · English · Poetry: Dust of SnowWhat do the 'crow' and 'hemlock tree' represent in the poem 'Dust of Snow'?

In traditional literature, both the crow and the hemlock tree are associated with sorrow, bad luck, death, and gloominess. The crow is considered an inauspicious bird, and the hemlock tree is a poisonous plant. However, the poet uses these unconventional symbols to bring about a positive shift in his emotional state, showing that even dark aspects of nature can bestow happiness.