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Robert Frost Poems Per 3
Robert Frost Poems Per 3
Collection 6
“Mending Wall”
“The Death of the Hired Man”
by Robert Frost
Read the poems “Mending Wall” and “The Death of the Hired Man by Robert Frost.”
Then, reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each question,
citing text evidence.
“Mending Wall”
1. Lines 1–4: Explain two possible opposing
interpretations for these lines and tell which one you
support. The weather affects the wall particularly
winter weather where there is contracting and
expanding of the ground and surroundings. The
author may also be implying that nature knows better
whether there should be a wall.
14. Lines
164–167: Explain how the conflict in this poem is
resolved, using text evidence to support your
interpretations.