American Literature

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening

1. After reading both poems, use the TEN STEPS of Poetry analysis to interpret both poems

2. In a 250 word essay, compare and contrast the speakers in both poems using the questions below as guidelines:

• what is happening in each poem?
• what is the conflict for each speaker?
• How does each speaker resolve his conflict?
• Do not use outside sources for this assignment

 Introduction to American Literature