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Sarcasm and Irony in Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken

Uploaded by Magdra on Dec 31, 2012

Ahmad Itani
Professor Wishart
English 1102-Section 06G
20 July 2012
“Sarcasm and Irony in Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken”
Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" is a very complex and highly debated poem; especially as far as what the true meaning is. Many people have debated the various interpretations of this poem by Frost especially. Many aspects of Frost’s life have been taken into account in order to determine which interpretation is correct. Whether a look at moral ideals of Frost or using other works, Robert Frost’s true interpretation has been long sought after. On the surface, through the first reading, it seems as though Frost is sending the message of self-worth and reliance, and a resistance to follow in the footsteps of others. After reading again, it seems to me that it's more complicated than that, and also simpler. The story is about choice, and not really about whether it's the right choice. The story seems to be more about the inevitability of the choices people have to make, and that the consequences are futile to avoid. This is a story that really responds to the personal experiences of the reader; someone going through different situations may see the story through a totally different perspective giving a different meaning. The true delight may be in the realization that this was intended by the author.
Robert Frost was born in California, and grew up in New Hampshire. Frost spent time doing various jobs, including teaching, and studied at Dartmouth and Harvard. Frost’s writing came along later on in his life, and he went to England in order to accomplish his goal of becoming a success as a writer. Robert Frost used his experience and knowledge to create a beautiful style of writing, and “The Road Not Taken” is a great example of this style. Frost wrote his poetry to be a success, and to captivate his audience and make them think. “Poetry, much more than other literary forms, is believed to rely upon the personal, subjective, even solipsistic view of both the world and the self” (Bojana 195). Frost wrote a lot of literature using symbolism, irony, and sarcasm. “Frost’s roads must ultimately, it seems to me, be read as being every bit as visionary as Rimbaud’s “Ruts” (French, Ornieres). Indeed, the setting and trajectory of both works are strikingly similar, each projecting at its outset “Two roads,” a “right” and “left” bank of apperception”...

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Date:   12/31/2012

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