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The theme is frost acquaintances with his soul, with his inner thoughts. Every one should deal with his thoughts. This poem is a beautifully comforting poem. It talks about being at peace with one's self and enjoying the tranquility that reflection into your own mind and soul can bring. There is a certain solitude brought about by removing one's self from the view of others but this solitude brings clarity, not depression. In order to attain peace, one must at first accept being alone. Everyone is alone sometime in this life. This state of being alone might at first seem sad, but in truth, can be quite enjoyable. People need their own private space-their own personal night. The night holds much beauty in it that must be discovered in order to enjoy it. In the literal meaning of this poem, Frost is taking his nightly walk. He has done this often and his walks have been far. He has nothing better to do and enjoys these nightly walks or else he wouldn't go to such great lengths within these walks. He separates himself from society rather than moving towards it. Frost is truly alone. This is demonstrated in the line, "but not to call me back or say good-by." Yet, he accepts being alone. He ended his walk with the light of day. At the end he testifies that he's "been one acquainted with the night." Being acquainted with the night is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, the title implies that not only does the author know the night well but also that it's a friendly relation. Frost uses the night as a time to enjoy his personal space. He does not want his inner-self to be displayed to the world in the garish light of day. Rather, he soothes and reflects on himself with these nightly walks. He sees the night as beautiful because it values what he holds most dear-himself. Frost in solitude him and the beauty and tranquility that the night (peace, being way from others, etc.) can bring. The author enjoys being acquainted ...

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