In analyzing the poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, it represents the classic choice of a moment and a lifetime.(pg 129) He relies much on the reflections of nature to convey his theme. However, this poem seems to be in essence very simple but opens the door for many interpretations.In using a simple fork in a road, Frost writes much to symbolize life and choices in which one will make. Frost uses unique ability to see an ordinary, everyday activity to portray such a theme. By using such simple endeavors, Frost reaches his audience on a more personal level. However, it is only ones past, present and the attitude with which he or she looks upon the future that determines the shade of light in which the poem will be seen. (pg 621)There is never a straight path for one to follow on lifes journey. By using two paths in which to choose from, Frost leaves one to realize that everyone must travel and will reach a point of decision. With stating And sorry I could not travel both, Frost shows the point in which one will choose because there is only one path in which one may travel. It is most difficult to make a decision on each appealing path because everyone will always seem to question what could I or could I not miss out on? The fact he is sorry he is sorry he cannot travel, or choose, both paves the way for regret. This will often be reflected upon by an individual in which saying what could have been leads one to dwelling over the choice of road in which they did not take.In knowing that each one may be influenced in many directions, Frost clearly implies And be one traveler, long I stood. No matter how each of us may be influenced by family or various sources, there is only one traveler that will be affected by any decision and there is quite a lengthy thought process involved. Regardless of any outsideinfluence there is only one to be involved and truly affected, as does any choice in life.In somewhat of an attempt...
