Description
Because Frost’s poems are based on everyday events, many of his works are viewed as autobiographical. For example, “Mending Wall” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” seem to be based on specific events in his life. If you agree that Frost’s works are often autobiographical, what can a critic claim about the emotional impact of these works? What are some of the themes that are suggested by Frost’s tone and word choice? Are these themes still relevant in the 21st century? If so, where do you see Frost’s works reflected in our present-day world?
After researching Frost’s life, what alternative interpretations of his text can you identify that might have been inspired by his biography?
Specific requirements:
At least one (1) of Frost’s poems to back up your assertion. You might choose to use more than one if your assertions need more examples.
You must include an MLA Works Cited entry for the poem you use and a separate entry for any biographical source material as well. The minimum number of entries should be two (2) on your Works Cited list.
Two (2) sources on a Works Cited list means that there should be two (2) in-text citations as well.
Minimum word count: 250-500 words
