![]() It is the way that he chooses here that sets him off on his journey and decides where he is going. As much he may strain his eyes to see as far the road stretches, eventually it surpasses his vision and he can never see where it is going to lead. The road that will be chosen leads to the unknown, as does any choice in life. ![]() In an attempt to make a decision, the traveler “looks down one as far as I could”. There is a strong sense of regret before the choice is even made and it lies in the knowledge that in one lifetime, it is impossible to travel down every path. ![]() “And sorry I could not travel both…” It is always difficult to make a decision because it is impossible not to wonder about the opportunity cost, what will be missed out on. 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 one’s past, present and the attitude with which he looks upon his future that determines the shade of the light that he will see the poem in. Regardless of the original message that Robert Frost had intended to convey, his poem, “The Road Not Taken”, has left its readers with many different interpretations. There is never a straight path that leaves one with but a sole direction in which to head. “Do not follow where the path may lead… Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Robert Frost Everyone is a traveler, choosing the roads to follow on the map of their continuous journey, life.
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