English Literature

Selected Poems
Topic: “The Road Not Taken”
By Robert Frost
Question Answers: 10, 11 and 12
Name: Daiyan Ahmed
Date: 23/1/23

Q.10) We can tell that the speaker is adventurous and impulsive. Do you agree with this
statement? Why or why not?
Ans: Yes, I agree with the statement because we can guess that he likes nature, because
he's out in the woods, just wandering around without a plan of where to go next. We
know he's adventurous and impulsive, because though he spends a long time
contemplating one path, he takes the other in a split second. He prefers to think that the
path he takes is less traveled, even though both paths are about the same, and thinks that,
in the future, he'll say that he took the path less traveled no matter what.

Q.11) What do you think is the main idea or theme of the poem?
Ans: The main theme of the poem is making the right decisions at the right time. It offers
a profound perception of decision making. The traveller comes across a path that was
diverging into two and he was in a dilemma regarding which path to choose. This hides a
deep meaning behind it.
Q.12) How do you think the message of the poet can be applied to your own life? have
you ever done something that most people don't do? do you think it’s a good idea to do
things your own way, or should you always do what others do?
Ans: The message of the poet can be applied in many ways For example you can choose
to study now or study later, studying later has a risk but then you will have all the notes.
If you study before classes start then you have to make your own notes. Similarly the
poet chose a riskier path in his life and I think that sometimes it is a good idea to do
things your own way.