Presentation

By
JAYAMARY VARGHESE
STOPPING BY THE
WOODS
ON A
SNOWY EVENING
By
ROBERT FROST
THE WOODS ARE LOVELY DARK AND DEEP

BUT I HAVE PROMISES TO KEEP

AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP

AND MILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP

 EXPLANATION
This poem is one of his best known works, and explores the theme
of obligations versus man’s desire for peace of mind.
This stanza can be interpreted in many ways.
Though he enjoys the beauty of the woods ,he must keep going,
because he has things to do and long distance to cover until he is
able to sleep.
The important thing here is that the poet repeats the last line to
make an emphasis and attract the attention of the readers.
In the last two lines ,lies the allegorical interpretation.
Here ‘sleep’ may refer to death, and ‘promises’ may refer to our
duties.
 RHYMING SCHEME

Whose woods these are I think I know. A

His house is in the village though; A

He will not see me stopping here B

To watch his woods fill up with snow. A