Who wrote 'Birches' and 'Death of a Hired Man'?

• A. T.S. Eliot
• B. Robert Frost
• C. Walt Whitman
• D. Emily Dickinson

Answer: (B)

Robert Frost wrote both Birches and Death of a Hired Man. Frost’s verse is known for its plain, conversational language set in rural New England, using simple scenes to probe larger questions about life, work, and belonging. Birches imagines a moment where a man longs to escape adult burdens by swinging from birch trees, but ultimately chooses to return to reality, blending childhood fantasy with a resolve to face responsibilities. Death of a Hired Man unfolds as a farmhouse conversation between a husband and wife about a returning hired man, using that dialogue to explore themes of forgiveness, loyalty, and what truly makes a home. The other poets listed wrote different works, so these pieces are distinctly Frost’s.