How does the analogy in “The Road Not Taken” relate to the poems theme?
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Which Is the Road Not Taken? …….You may have noticed that the title of the poem can refer to either road. Here’s why: The speaker takes the road “less traveled” (line 19). In other words, he chooses the road not taken by most other travelers. However, when he chooses this less-traveled road, the other road then becomes the road not taken. Themes Individualism: The speaker chooses to go his own way, taking the “road less traveled” (line 19). Caution: Before deciding to take the “road less traveled” (line 19), the speaker takes time to consider the other road: “long I stood / And looked down one as far as I could” (lines 3-4). Commitment: The speaker does not have second thoughts after making his decision. Accepting a Challenge: It may be that the road the speaker chooses is less traveled because it presents trials or perils. Such challenges seem to appeal to the speaker.
