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Analysis of
'Dust of Snow'
Poem for
Class 10
Students
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GROUP -1
• Vihan Ladekar (31)
• Sejal Wankhede (11)
• Anish Manglekar (16)
• Parth Wagh (25)
• Akshara Moon (01)
• Kinjalk dhargave (21
• Krutika
Objective

The poem “Dust of snow by Robert Frost”

shows us to appreciate even the small things
that we take for granted in life. The poet shows
us that even small and insignificant acts can
help uplift our mood and make us forget about
our problems. The poet also shows that nature
is a great healer of wounds and bad moods.
Reciting the
poem
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart

A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.
About the Poet
Robert Frost, poet, is
for
an his and
known
on human nature. His
profound
often works, ,
reflect . and
Introduction
Dust of Snow," a poignant verse penned
by renowned American poet Robert
Frost, delicately captures the
transformative power of nature's
seemingly small yet profound moments.
Through elegant linguistic
craftsmanship, Frost invites readers into
a realm where a chance encounter with
a flurry of snowflakes alters the course
of one's day, infusing it with unexpected
clarity and renewal. In this introduction,
we embark on a journey where the
mundane intersects with the
miraculous, illuminating the profound
impact of simple joys amidst life's
complexities.
 Title
Analysis
The title 'Dust of Snow'
suggests the impact of a
seemingly
idea of on one's life. in
It conveys
finding the unexpected places
and moments.
Summary of the
Poem
Encounter with Nature: The poem
describes a chance encounter
between the speaker and nature
during a snowy day.

Moment of Reflection: The speaker

is feeling gloomy and burdened
with sorrow or perhaps the weight
of daily life.

Symbolism of Snow: A crow's

sudden movement shakes snow
from a hemlock tree, causing it to
fall on the speaker.

Impact of the Moment: The falling

snow unexpectedly alters the
Summary of the
Poem
Transformation: The simple act of snow
falling on the speaker serves as a metaphorical
awakening. It disrupts the speaker's
negative thoughts.

Renewed Perspective: The dust of snow

serves as a metaphor for a cleansing or
purifying force. It lifts the speaker's spirits and
brings about a positive change.

Theme of Redemption: Despite its simplicity,

the moment carries profound significance. It
symbolizes the potential for renewal and
redemption even in the midst of despair.

Final Reflection: The poem ends with the

speaker
acknowledging the transformative power of
Themes
Explored
The poem “Dust of
.
snow” places nature as
the main theme of the
poem. The poet speaks
about the power of
nature and the healing
effects it can have. The
poet explains to us that
nature has the ability to
cure all ill of both the
mind and the body.
 Explanation
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree...

"
In the first stanza, Frost sets the scene with a
simple yet vivid image of a crow shaking snow from
a hemlock tree onto the speaker. This action is
portrayed as a moment of chance encounter with
nature, where the crow's movement creates a
cascade of snowflakes. The use of imagery here
conveys a sense of immediacy and captures the
 Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

In the second stanza, the speaker reflects on the

impact of this seemingly trivial event on his
emotional state. The phrase "Has given my heart
/ A change of mood" suggests that the dust of
snow falling on him has had a profound effect,
altering his outlook and lifting his spirits. The
word "saved" implies a rescue or redemption,
indicating that the moment has salvaged a
portion of the speaker's day that he had
previously regretted or felt disheartened about.
This stanza emphasizes the transformative
 Signifi cance
of the Poem
The poem “Dust of
snow” shows us to
appreciate even the small
things that we take for
granted in life. The poet
shows us that even small
and insignificant acts can
help uplift our mood and
make us forget about our
problems. The poet also
shows that nature is a
 Character
sketch
The Poet Robert Frost was known for his
keen observations of nature and the human
experience. In “Dust of Snow,” his attention
to the small details of nature, such as the
crow and the snow, reflects his deep
appreciation for the natural world. When he
was disturbed and sitting under the
hemlock tree, unexpectedly a crow sitting
on the tree wiggles the tree and the
particles of snow from the tree fell on him.
The soft and cold sense of snow changed his
mood from unhappy to happy. He began to
feel reassured and refreshed. In this way, a
seemingly small natural moment proves to
be really significant, saving the rest of his
day from being wasted and filled with
regret. The poet tries to bring out the
Literary Devices
Stanza 1
1. Assonance - The sound of vowel o is
prominent - Shook down on me.
2. Enjambment - The sentence is being
continued to the next line without the use
of any punctuation marks. It has been
used throughout the stanza.
3. Metaphor - The poet has compared the
snowflakes with dust in line 3. Imagery -
The poet has given the visual description
of the whole stanza.
4. Contrast - The poet has used two words
crow and snow to show contrast. The crow
stands for something dark and doomy
while the snow stands for something light
and pure.
5. Symbolism - When something has been
used as a symbol.
• Hemlock tree – Death
 Stanza - 2

1. Alliteration - Occurrence of same

letter at the beginning of closely
connected words -
• Has given my heart
• And saved some part

2. Enjambment - The sentence is being

continued to the next line without the
use of any punctuation marks. It has
been used throughout the stanza.

3. Synecdoche - The poet has

mentioned that his heart was given a
change of mood but its not only his
heart but his entire self who has
been given a change of mood by the
dust of snow.
.
 Reflection
"Dust of Snow" by Robert Frost
showcases the transformative power of
nature's small moments. A crow shaking
snow from a hemlock tree unexpectedly
alters the speaker's mood, symbolizing
how even mundane encounters can
inspire and uplift us. The poem urges us
to remain open to finding joy and renewal
in everyday experiences, emphasizing
nature's ability to bring unexpected
beauty and inspiration into our lives.
Analysis of
Language
The of the language in
'Dust of Snow' reflects Frost's
ability to convey profound ideas
through
. The
poem's and
contribute to its
impact.
Relevance to Class 10
Students
The themes ,
of ,
and
are
relevant to the experienceshighly of
and students in this age
group.
Critical Analysis
Encouraging students to critically
analyze the poem will enhance their
and . It will also
foster a deeper understanding of
and

.
 Extra questions

Question 1.How has the poet observed Question 2. What is a hemlock

nature in the poem 'Dust of Snow’ tree?

Answer: Answer:
The poet has observed nature as a A hemlock tree is a poisonous
tree with white flowers. It
positive medium of change for him.
stands for sorrow. The dust of
The poet had been the sorrowful and snow had covered this tree.
depressive mood in the poem. But
then the way a crow shook snow dust
off, it changed his mood. Nature gave
him the inspiration to behave in a
positive manner.
Question 3. What did the poet think Question 5. What does the
of the day before the fall of the dust poet want to convey through
of snow on him? the poem 'Dust of Snow’?

Answer: Answer:
The poet thought unhappiness of the In the poem 'Dust of Snow', the
day before the fall of the dust of poet wants to convey that
snow on him. But after the incident, sometimes certain moments or
he started to look at the actions which are simple have
surroundings. larger significance. They can
change the mood or life of a
person. The way a crow shakes
down dust of snow on the poet
Question 4. What is a hemlock inspires and gives him the idea
tree? to shake off his depressive
thoughts, become cheerful and
Answer: do something useful.
A hemlock tree is a poisonous tree
Question 5. What is the message that Question 6. Justify the role of
Robert Frost wants to convey to the the crow in the poem "Dust of
readers in the poem ‘Dust of snow’? Snow" in changing the poet's
mood.

Answer: Answer:
I think, 'the way snow dust
Robert Frost gives quite a positive was shaken off' changed his
message to the readers. Depression mood. Perhaps it gave the
and poet inspiration/idea to
behave in the same manner-
hopelessness do cloud our hearts, shake off his depressive
spirits thoughts and revive his
and moods. However, there is a silver- cheerful mood.
lining beyond every cloud. The poet
had
given up all hopes and declared that
 Conclusi
on
In conclusion, the poem 'Dust of Snow'
offers a
about the potential
for in unexpected
moments. It
serves as a to seek
and
in everyday
experiences.
 Bibliography
The Writer of the "Dust of &
Snow" poem is Robert Frost". The
Source which we have used for
writing this portfolio are as
follows:

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