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“Though as for that passing there
Had worn them really about the same
And both that morning equally lay”

In my opinion, it has little to do with individuality and taking risks and more to do with indecision, regret, and a bit of self-inflation.

The poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is arguably one of the most famous pieces of literature written in 20th century. The compatibility to the average person’s life is what makes it so appealing. Underneath the fancy wording and complex language lies a humble meaning: a man decides his own path- the road not taken. This relevance in everyday life is what gives the poem meaning and soul. “The Road Not Taken” is truly about inquisitiveness, contemplation, and leadership/individuality. I myself can relate to the modest connotation. We all can connect ourselves to Frost’s words- travel the road not taken.

Many themes can be ascertained in the passage. Inquisitiveness is one of the main premises. Frost states “…and sorry I could not take both.” This shows that in his travels, he is curious and regrets not being able to seek the other path. He wants to know what could have been. I often find myself wondering what would have happened. I believe in fate and the connection of all things, but what would have caused such repercussions? These deliberations mimic those of the traveler, connecting me to him. Another such connection would be the contemplation involved in choosing the right path. The traveler says “Oh, I kept the first for another day!” He stayed and reflected on his path, choosing wisely and level-headedly. This is the opposite of what I do. I am known for making snap decisions. I barrel ahead blindly until I get into trouble, or I see an obstacle. It may be impractical, but I don’t have enough patience to mull over every detail, and weigh each pro and con. This makes me different form the traveler, but it still binds us. Finally, the last concealed theme in this poem is leadership and individuality. The poem reads “I took the one less traveled by; and that has made all the difference.” The traveler had to posses leadership qualities to make the decision to go where few have gone before. He chooses to make his own path and decide what he wants to do and be by himself. He is like me. I would rather be my own person than always conform to society’s or anyone else’s standards. I am an individualist, and I consider myself a leader. If given the choice, I would choose the road not taken.

The poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost has unmatched depth, making it easy to relate to the qualms of the traveler. It can be paralleled to even modern-day works such as Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Bella decides to make her own opinions and thoughts about vampires. She didn’t heed any of the warnings given to her by Jacob, Billy, Jessica, even Edward himself. She chose the road not taken by sticking to what she believed in and not being influenced by the social order- a difficult thing to do. To travel down the road not taken is a big feat, but it can be achieved by the average person- all that is needed is courage. The general public can relate to “The Road Not Taken” because of the contemplation, the curiosity, and the leadership of the traveler. We will all be travelers in the yellow wood one day, and when we reach the fork, it is up to us to journey down the road not taken. You decide- leader or follower. Strong or weak. Good or bad. Light or dark.

haha… sorry about the super-long comment… i like commenting on stuff. what you actually just read (at least, you BETTER have read it…) was my literary essay on the poem… tell me what you think… THANKS!