THE ROAD NOT TAKEN - ROBERT FROST

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN  

 - ROBERT FROST

OUTLINE OF THE ESSAY:

*INTRODUCTION

*UNCERTAINTY IN THE CHOICE

*POET’S JUSTIFICATION

*FACTS ABOUT THE CHOICES

*CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION: The poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco on March 26th, 1884. He developed a particular interest in poetry. In this poem he speaks about how an individual has to make choices in the different stages of life. The poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.

UNCERTAINTY IN THE CHOICE: One morning the poet stood in a junction of two roads. The roads turned into two directions into a forest.  The poet wants to go through both the roads.  Since it is impossible for him to travel on both roads being a single traveller , her decided to choose one. He stood long and felt sorry that he could not travel on both roads.

POET’S JUSTIFICATION:  The poet considers both the paths and concludes that each one is equally well-traveled and appealing. He says that the first road was quite often travelled and so it would be good. He thought the second road, was better as it was new, grassy and not travelled much. So he decided to choose the second road. It is possible that our poet is the first to travel to this place on that day. The paths are covered with leaves which haven’t been turned black by feet crushing them. This selection suggests that he has an independent spirit and does not wish to follow the crowd.

FACTS ABOUT THE CHOICES: The poet remains committed to his decision to take the road he had previously selected, saying that he will save the other road for another day. He observes, however, that he probably will never pass this way again and thus will never have an opportunity to take the other road. In years to come, the speaker says, he will be telling others about the choice he made. While doing so, he will sigh either with relief that he made the right choice or with regret that he made the wrong choice. Whether right or wrong, the choice will have had a significant impact on his life.

CONCLUSION: The poet could be saying that his choice made all the difference. Hence he took the road less travelled by and that made the difference. In life, it is important to overcome obstacles and to overcome the fear of the unknown. Without determination, Christopher Columbus wouldn't have discovered America and Neil Armstrong wouldn't have walked on the moon.