CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the message of this poem?A) be wise while choosing and taking decisionsB) two roads are confusingC) road is nothing but a pathwayD) all
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” is often interpreted as an anthem of individualism and nonconformity, seemingly encouraging readers to take the road less traveled. This interpretation has long been propagated through countless song lyrics, newspaper columns, and graduation speeches.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Answer: The poet is asked to be wise while choosing the path in the lesson “THE ROAD NOT TAKEN” by ROBERT FROST because one could not alter or change the path after choosing one.

Detailed explanation-4: -We should be wise while making a decision as we cannot undo them and our life is determined by our choices. According to the poet, he was strolling down the road when he came to a junction. He could only walk on one of the pathways. After much deliberation, the poet chose to follow a different path.

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