An Analysis of Robert Frost Poems

Essay
It is only by reflecting and evaluating on who we are that we can discover our true character and gain fulfilment from our lives with a sense of purpose and direction.
Throughout the journey of self-discovery there will be obstacles but will result in allowing us as humans to reach our full potential.
Frost’s poems The Tuft of Flowers and Stopping by the woods on a Snowy evening and A Journey of Self-discovery by Tyler Devault clearly depict how the concept of self-discovery can shape an individual’s understanding of what there purposes in life.
Thesis : All these texts reveal to the reader how vital the process of self-discovery is not only as a way of better understanding true character, but having a realisation about the realities of human nature and ones place in the wider world.

It is only by reflection and evaluation on who we are that we can discover our true character and gain fulfilment from our lives giving us sense of purpose and direction.
Self-discoveries can lead to renewed perceptions and an awakening as conveyed in Frost’s poem “The tuft of Flowers” where the persona’s assumptions about human experiences through the connection of nature is challenged as a result of discovery.
Frost use of assonance “all mown” and “alone” highlights that he had a strong connection with the mower through his shared love of nature and common values. This caused him to evaluate his current position in a positive way which dispelled his initial sense of isolation and loneliness. Frost’s self-discovery process on reflecting on the relationship between him and the mower has effectively allowed him to gain a sense of fulfilment and purpose.
Likewise in Frost’s poem Stopping by the woods on a Snowy Evening, the use of passive action in the word “watched “ highlights that this man was intensely reflective while engaged by his seductive curiosity of nature. The word “watched” emphasises that it wasn’t just a quick glance but a profound reflection on the power of nature as the catalyst for transforming our mindset through our experiences
Similarly in the speech “A journey of self-discovery”, Devault uses rhetorical questions to reflect on the importance of self-discovery in view of gaining fulfilment from our lives allowing us as readers to discover our true character. The rhetorical questions “Where do you want to go in life?” and “Ask yourself, who am I?” both emphasise the need for individual’s to reflect on and think about their own choices and purposes in life. This will assist individuals to discover within themselves and come to a recognition of their true character through self-discovery.

Throughout the journey of self-discovery there will be obstacles but will result in allowing us as humans to reach our full potential.
Self-discoveries help us to face challenges and shape an individual’s understanding of their purposes in life through the discovery of one self. Devault’s use of metaphor “just enjoy the ride” demonstrates that once you discover where you want to go in life, it will become a happier and more enjoyable journey. Devault’s is encouraging us to get the fullness out of life by discovering not only who we are as humans but who we are as our true characters. This depicts the need to embrace our self-discoveries in a positive way allowing us to discover our true self to assist in making progress towards reaching our full potentials.
Likewise in Frost’s poem the tuft of flowers, his new found kinship with the mower leads him to the realisation that he is not alone and allows him to see the world differently and overcome his loneliness and solitariness. Frost’s words “feel a spirit to my own” demonstrates to us, there was a deep connection between himself and the mower as they shared similar attitudes and values towards the tuff of flowers .

Similarly in Frost’s poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy evening, he overcomes the sense of isolation depicted in the title “Woods on a Snow Evening” by appreciating the simple beauties of nature as a result of opening our eyes to the nature of human life. This portrays that even the smallest thing in their beauties can inspire profound idea of life and goodness through the results of overcoming obstacles and discovering true character.

All these texts reveal to the reader how vital the process of self-discovery is not only as a way of better understanding true character, but having a realisation about the realities of human nature and ones place in the wider world.
They provides an opportunity for readers to develop a deep and through understanding of how to discover yourself by establish some connection of self-discovery and reflect within themselves, who they truly are.
This is portrayed at the start of the Frost’s poem where he believes that all people are lonely, see society as uncaring and isolated “as all must be “however at the end of the poem he finds company and a connection through similar attitudes and values as the mower is preserving the beauty of nature.
This relates to the transition of which Tyler Devault had to decide to discover himself “ I have found out that I am a person who is struggling with personal issues.” . Tyler expresses through this statement that he has discovered himself and comes to a realisation that he can now become intelligent as to understanding of oneself.
The conjunction used in Frost’s Poem Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening “but” in in 14 interrupts his initial wonderment and forces him back to reality. This highlights that the man epiphanies the need for reflection after realising that he can’t stay there forever and need to get back to reality. It is through this vital process of self-discovery amidst the realities of human nature and one place in the wider world that helps shape the understanding of our purposes in life.

In conclusion, self-discovery is a concept that cannot be taught, but instead must be learnt through the individuals themselves. Self-discovery relies on individuals to take the idea forward in able to reach their full potential. However once you have discover oneself true character, it can help shape individuals understanding of his or her purposes in life.