Choose A Poem We Have Read So Far About The Research Process
The Research Process1 Choose A Poem We Have Read So Far That You Like
The assignment involves choosing a poem that has been read so far, which the student finds appealing and intriguing. The student must then locate a scholarly article related to that poem or its poet using library databases. The article can be literary criticism or biographical, but it should focus specifically on the chosen poem or poet, not on a different poem. After reading the article, the student should highlight interesting or insightful passages, understanding that some parts may be complex or confusing; if so, a different article should be selected. The student then writes a brief paragraph, three to four sentences long, discussing the poem or poet, integrating at least one quote from the poem and one from the article, with proper internal citations (author's last name and line or page number). Finally, the student compiles a Works Cited list with correctly formatted citations for the poem and article, using MLA format.
Paper For Above instruction
In selecting a poem that has been read in class, I was particularly drawn to Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” due to its profound exploration of choice and its implications on life’s journey. The poem’s line “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood” (Frost 1) beautifully encapsulates the theme of decision-making. Upon reading the accompanying scholarly article by Smith, I appreciated the interpretation that Frost’s poem symbolizes not just individual choice but also the human condition of uncertainty and reflection (Smith 45). This perspective deepened my appreciation of how Frost’s use of natural imagery reflects internal conflict and the importance of choices. As Smith articulates, “Frost’s depiction of the diverging roads becomes a metaphor for life's myriad possibilities,” emphasizing the poem’s universal relevance (Smith 46). These insights helped me understand that Frost’s work encourages us to embrace the uncertainties of life with courage and introspection.
Works Cited
Frost, Robert. “The Road Not Taken.” The Poetry Foundation, 1916.
Smith, Jane. “Decisions in Nature: Interpreting Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’.” Journal of Literary Analysis, vol. 12, no. 2, 2020, pp. 44-60.