The road not taken mood5/16/2023 This is shown in the poem as the author states, “Though as for that the passing there, / Had worn them really about the same”. The traveler then changes his mind and admits that both paths are the same to him. This could signify that they weigh about the same in consequences and as both paths appear untouched, it is possible that he is the first to face this decision. However, despite his want for differences, in reality, both paths are about the same. Only one path must be taken, as it is physically impossible to go down both. The fork in the road seems to represent a life-altering choice, where no compromise is possible. From his point of view, he has chosen the path of most resistance. This less-traveled path may have represented individuality to him, showing that he did not want to conform and wanted to take a different route than others before him had. Looking for differences to aid in his decision, the traveler decided that one path looked less worn. This decision is depicted in his poem “The Road Not Taken, ” as Frost writes, “And having perhaps the better claim, / Because it was grassy and wanted wear”. In the second stanza, the traveler finally makes a decision, choosing the path that he believes is less-traveled. At this point, the traveler possibly begins to weighing his options and looks for differences in the paths to aid in his decision. This seemingly black and white decision is taking ahold of the traveler as he is having a challenging time deciding between the two paths. This is similar to life, for if we knew the outcome of every decision we make, crossroads in life would be much more convenient. His inability to see the outcome of his decision is adding pressure to his situation. The undergrowth, or the greens and shrubbery of the forest, and the bend in the road are preventing him from being able to make an easier decision. The traveler attempts to peer down the paths but his view of where they lead is blocked, symbolizing how one cannot predict the future. Neither of the paths’ destinations are disclosed to either the traveler or the audience. While not all decisions in life are as simple as choosing between two options, the poem depicts a relatable human dilemma. Here, the traveler is encountering a turning point as he must choose one path and realizes that traveling both is impossible. At the beginning of the poem, the traveler is confronted with a fork in the road and must make a choice.
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