What type of poem did frost write using iambic pentameter

Why does the author follow up on the story of martin torres near the end of the article? what important ideas does this part of the article support?

1) each morning , dew glistens on the grass. 2) the sun yawns , scanning the horizon for companion clouds. 3) perched high ancient oak trees, startlings and sparrows announce a new day.

Would the essay be more effective in explaining the concept of dead reckoning if you knew from the beginning that ahmed is an ant?