Response to Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"

Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken” reflects the overall point of the movie “Dead Poet’s Society”, which is Carpe Diem, or living life to the fullest. Robert Frost goes into depth about standing up for one’s opinion even if you are pushed away from society as an outcast because of the decision. Robert Frost says that he is “sorry [he] could not travel both” paths. It feels as though he is saying this with a sense of sarcasm because he really isn’t sorry. He chose the path of a better life for himself full of enjoyment and endless opportunities. We can tell that Robert Frost has no regrets for the decision he has made because he is certain that he has chosen “perhaps the better claim”. Frost even “doubted if [he] should ever come back” because he was lost in the wonder of his new life. Robert Frost admits that he should probably “be telling this with a sigh” because the rest of society sees his breakaway from what is seen as normal as a shameful decision. However, Frost is nevertheless proud of the choice he has made for himself. “I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”. Robert Frost made a bold move by going with his gut and his inner conscience. His life is better now because of his courageous choice.