poem

“The road not taken“ - Robert Frost

Narrative poem

August 1915

Divergence of patches, both literally and figuratively

Tells a story, using the voices of both a narrator and characters

No rhyme

Metered verse

Choices we make have lasting consequences = although written as a joke for fellow poet, Edward Thomas

Disappointment, journey, nature

Confusion, hope, worry, hopelessness

Frost has given the world a piece of writing that every individual can relate to, especially when it comes to the concept of choices and opportunities in life

Frost meant for this poem to be about hope, success, defying the odds by choosing a path well = less travelled by

On the other hand, if the poem is reviewed, it is quite obvious that this is fairly the opposite connotation

1. The individual arrives at a critical juncture in his life = arriving at crossroads

2. The parts are equally well - traversed, yield, anonymous outcomes

3. The individual comforts with a thought about returning, be, if his path isn't suitable for him = yes, he is aware of the futility of such thought

4. Since his current path will bring up on separate parts in itself, disallowing any consequent reversal

5. The individual conclusion of melancholic note of how different circumstances and outcomes would have been, had it been the other path

• Forks and woods are used as metaphorical devices relating to decisions and crisis

• Similar forks, a representative of everlasting struggle against feet and three will

• Humans are free to select there will = their fate is unknown to them

• The poem actually steers, clear of advising on selecting a definite of path

• The grassy roads and yellow words represent the present as the individual views from the future prospective

• This self realisation is pathetic and ironic in itself

• The future self will regret first his decision about taking the road less travelled on

• His regret is everlasting in this case point