Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken
“The road not taken” by Robert Frost is a powerful poem with one basic theme: individuality comes down to being able to choose between the popular choice and a choice less explored. In other words, the central meaning of this poem is a person should not make a decision based on its popularity, one should make a choice based on its benefits to the individual. Choosing the unique alternative could make all the difference
The real question is, what does Frost mean by “the road less traveled by” ? Much of the poem is metaphorical and not literal, which suggests that the “road” may suggest choices you make in life. However, by using the literal meaning of roads, Frost suggests that determining which road to take will determine the outcome of one's …show more content…
Even I, myself, has struggled with choosing the right path. In sixth grade I had struggled with a deep case of depression and I had to choose the path of keeping it to myself, or getting help. Thankfully, unlike most people, I choose to speak up about my problem instead of keeping it to myself. Just like how Frost took “the road less traveled” I also did. In my case, and Frosts case it's really “made all the difference”. If I had not made the decision to get help, who even knows if I would be here today. To conclude, Robert Frost's work attests to his ability to use his personal experience in the relationship between man and nature. In “The Road Not Taken” Frost used both his respect for and apprehension of nature, to show the importance of making good judgements in life.There are many times when we come to a fork in the road of our lives. It is at this point where we must decide which path to traverse. Many times, as the old saying goes, too many choose to take the path more traveled given it would seem to be the easier one to traverse. . For Frost, the decision lies simply which path to take
The real question is, what does Frost mean by “the road less traveled by” ? Much of the poem is metaphorical and not literal, which suggests that the “road” may suggest choices you make in life. However, by using the literal meaning of roads, Frost suggests that determining which road to take will determine the outcome of one's …show more content…
Even I, myself, has struggled with choosing the right path. In sixth grade I had struggled with a deep case of depression and I had to choose the path of keeping it to myself, or getting help. Thankfully, unlike most people, I choose to speak up about my problem instead of keeping it to myself. Just like how Frost took “the road less traveled” I also did. In my case, and Frosts case it's really “made all the difference”. If I had not made the decision to get help, who even knows if I would be here today. To conclude, Robert Frost's work attests to his ability to use his personal experience in the relationship between man and nature. In “The Road Not Taken” Frost used both his respect for and apprehension of nature, to show the importance of making good judgements in life.There are many times when we come to a fork in the road of our lives. It is at this point where we must decide which path to traverse. Many times, as the old saying goes, too many choose to take the path more traveled given it would seem to be the easier one to traverse. . For Frost, the decision lies simply which path to take