Robert Frost - Road Less Traveled

In the poem Robert Frost," Road less traveled", The major theme is that everybody has decisions to make in life. Decisions are a part of our lives. Some of these choices leading some to a future of the unknown with uncertainty. Each person is given the choice to decide what to do with their life. Ultimately, that decision in itself will often lead one down a path that will bring rewards of joy or sorrow and regret. It is imperative to be wise and intelligent in the choices we make as there are benefits and consequences whichever one is made. In the poem, Robert Frost takes some time to analyze two different paths to take. The figurative road is can be described as a metaphor for the decision that he must make. There is a situation in the poem that Frost is confronted with. This is not one which is easy as others, as it must be carefully thought and made with no regrets. In line 2 Frost speaks of "two roads that diverged in a yellow wood". In the poem, Robert Frost takes some time to analyze two different paths to take: “long I stood /And looked down one as far as I could” (Frost, 1916). The author seems to show some sign of hesitation as he is in some ways unsure which road to take. In addition, this also indicated this is not one decision the author is taken lightly. This decision by frost will become the turning point in his life and also determine the quality of life and destiny he achieves.The elements that contribute his mood in the poem seems to be his fear that grips his inability to make a decision. Throughout the poem, he describes these two roads but often contemplates the other one as if he made the wrong choice. He tries to see a glimpse of what will happen if he takes either road. In the same way, people will tend to look and see if they can behold any consequences or benefits before