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The document analyzes Robert Frost's poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' focusing on its themes of nature, society, and personal responsibility. It highlights key lines from the poem, explaining their meanings and the speaker's reflections on stopping in the woods. The analysis emphasizes the contrast between the beauty of nature and the obligations that pull the speaker away from it.

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The document analyzes Robert Frost's poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' focusing on its themes of nature, society, and personal responsibility. It highlights key lines from the poem, explaining their meanings and the speaker's reflections on stopping in the woods. The analysis emphasizes the contrast between the beauty of nature and the obligations that pull the speaker away from it.

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Activity: HIGHLIGHTS!

Direction: Read and analyze the poem entitled “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy
Evening” by Robert Frost. You need to highlight a line that you like in the poem and
explain what is the meaning of that line and why you choose to highlight it.
"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a poem written by American poet Robert
Frost in 1922 and published in 1923, as part of his collection New Hampshire. The
poem is told from the perspective of a traveler who stops to watch the snow fall in the
forest, and in doing so reflects on both nature and society.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know. - The speaker is unsure who owns the woods
but seems to have an idea.
His house is in the village though;- Despite the uncertainty of ownership, the owner's
residence is confirmed to be in the nearby village.
He will not see me stopping here - The speaker believes the owner won't see them
stopping by the woods.
To watch his woods fill up with snow. - The speaker is pausing to admire the snowfall in
the woods.
My little horse must think it queer - The speaker imagines what their horse might be
thinking about the abrupt stop in such a desolate place.
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year. - Emphasizes the extreme darkness of the winter
evening.

He gives his harness bells a shake - The horse shakes its harness bells, possibly
expressing impatience or confusion.
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound is the sweep - Highlights the quietness of the scene, with only the
sound of wind and falling snow.
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, - The speaker finds the woods beautiful and
captivating despite their darkness and depth.
But I have promises to keep, - The speaker acknowledges responsibilities and
commitments that prevent them from lingering in the woods.
And miles to go before I sleep, - Reinforces "the idea of the journey that must be
completed before rest.
And miles to go before I sleep. - This line is repeated for emphasis, underlining the long
journey ahead before the speaker can rest.
These annotations help to unravel the layers of meaning and imagery within the poem,
providing insights into both its literal and metaphorical significance.

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