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Robert Frosts “The Road Not Taken” is more symbolic of a choice one must make in their life in attempt to foresee the outcome before reaching the end, than it is about choosing the right path in the woods.

The poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost describes the dilemma in decision making, generally in life each individual has countless decisions to make and those decisions lead to new challenges, dilemmas and opportunities. In Frost’s poem, the careful traveler observes the differences of each path, one is bent and covered in undergrowth (Frost 5) and the other is grassy and unworn (Frost 8). In the end he knows he can only choose one of the paths, after much mental debate he picks the road less traveled and is well aware that he will likely never return to experience the other. By examining Frost 's "The Road Not Taken," we get a deeper understanding of

Robert Frost's poem “The Road Not Taken” describes a traveler faced with a choice of which one of two roads to travel. He knows not where either road might lead. In order to continue on his journey, he can pick only one road. He scrutinizes both roads for the possibilities of where they may take him in his travels. Frost's traveler realizes that regret is inevitable. Regardless of his choice, he knows that he will miss the experiences he might have encountered on the road not taken.

A first look at The Road Not Taken shows the narrator’s cheery story of going against the flow of society and deciding to take the path that the narrator wants. Despite the pessimistic outlook on life, Frost’s poems emit life’s reality. Robert Frost’s outlook on life is truthful and not a fantasy.

In life, we are often faced with tough challenges and decisions to make. In the poem, “The Road Not Taken”, by Robert Frost, He demonstrates how the way one handles major difficult decisions, affects the outcome of life. The poem consists of 4 stanzas which each have a slightly different purpose to the poem; however, the first and second stanzas both have the same effect.

‘I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.’ The Road Not Taken, composed by poet Robert Frost, is considered one of the best yet one of the most misunderstood poems in the world. His theme of making choices is outlined from beginning to end. The diverging roads symbolises two different choices leading to two very different consequences. However, one irreversible decision can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Robert Frost captivates with his poem “The Road Not Taken.” Frost, in few words, brings to light the decisions that all functioning humans will be faced with. When Frost says, “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,” (1) these roads

Choosing the right path is hard when there is a lot at stake to lose. Sometimes doing what is best for you may hurt the ones you love. It is sometimes necessary to take a chance and choose the riskier path to see what is behind the next bend, or corner. The poem, “The Road Not Taken” describes a person having a hard time choosing what path to take. Robert Frost elicits the central idea, theme, meaning, and how the speaker came to his decision by the use of metaphors describing the want for his readers to think through the hard decisions in life. One decision in life can make you or break you. It is all on how a person approaches the situation.

Have you ever chosen what seems to be the perfect path in life, and yet later came to regret it feeling remorse in the thought of what could have been? Profound poet Robert Frost depicts this dilemma in his poem “The Road Not Taken." "The Road Not Taken" is a narrative poem consisting of four stanzas of iambic tetrameter and was published in 1916 in the collection Mountain Interval. In this poem, Robert Frost uses title, imagery, and theme to complicate and lead the reader to unknowingly misunderstand the poem. Through careful explication of these elements of Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” one may discover the true meaning to the ironic and trivial poem that has endured the many generations of poetry: that no matter what road you travel down in life, the key is to never look back.

     In his celebrated poem "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost describes the decision one makes when reaching a fork in the road. Some interpret Frost as suggesting regret on the part of the traveler as to not choosing the path he forgoes, for in doing so he has lost something significant. Others believe he is grateful for the selection, as it has made him the man he is. The diverging roads are symbolic of the choices society is faced with every day of life. Choosing one course will lead the traveler in one direction, while the other will likely move away, toward a completely different journey. How does one know which is the right path; is there a right path? The answer lies

The title ‘The Road Not Taken’ suggests there is no “right” path, only the chosen path and the other path. It will always be the path “not taken” and hold the mysterious unknown – always leaving the speaker wondering what has been irrevocably lost. The poem explores making choices and the theme of individualism. The purpose of the poem was to provide assurance that there will never be a right or wrong choice. To understand these ideas further, we must open the doors to Robert Frost’s life and what, or in this case who, inspired his poem.

Life is frequently viewed as a symbolical journey. There is no distinct direction or path we must follow, as it is impossible to dictate what the future holds. The choices we make are crucial, as they decide whether our future will have a good or a bad outcome. Once you set out on a journey down a specific path, you cannot go back. You can attempt to figure out your future, but the future is mysterious and unknown. You can only see so much down the path. Who knows what it may hold? The poem, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, relates to my life as I discover my passions with the help of my friends and as I look ahead to explore my future.

In this four stanza poem, Robert Frost is presented with a choice between traveling the metaphoric travelled road and the similar but lesser travelled road. Frost explains how and why he came to the conclusion to take lesser travelled road, and he addresses his anticipated consequences of his choice. “The road not taken” is a poem about decision making process in our daily life and the impact these decisions make in our lives.

"The Road Not Taken" Everyone is a traveler, choosing the roads to follow on the map of the continuous journey of life. There is never a straight path that leaves someone with a single direction to head. Regardless of the message that Robert Frost had intended to convey, his poem "The Road Not Taken", has left many interpretations for his readers. It is one's past, present, and his attitude with which he looks upon his future. In any case however, this poem clearly demonstrates Frost's belief that it is the road that one chooses that makes him the man who he is. It is always difficult to make a decision because it is impossible to wander what opportunity lies at the other end and what will be

Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” is a literary masterpiece. It is a poem that will span the decades as one of the most influential pieces of writing in the early 1900’s. However, with such popularity of a piece comes a lot of misunderstanding of the true meaning of the work. The debate over the poem’s interpretation and tone are still disputed among scholars and has caused a great deal of confusion over the years. Many students and teachers alike interpret this poem as a philosophical one describing how choices can greatly impact a life and its outcomes. However, the poem was truly written for Frost’s best friend, Edward Thomas, to poke fun at him for his decision-making skills (Smallwood). Although this piece of poetry is widely misinterpreted, Robert Frost uses excellent symbolism, irony, and tone to show that not all literary pieces are profoundly life changing.