ENGL 1000 Study Guide - Robert Frost, Problem Solving
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The art of poetry is a very deep form of writing which, when executed properly, can be interpreted many different ways. On a tree fallen across the road by robert frost may seem like just a walk in the woods, but it is far from that. This poem is about a man who is faced with a fallen tree blocking his path and has no way of getting around it. In fact, the illustrated problem proves to bring on advancement rather than be an obstacle. Frost demonstrates this with problem solving, progression and demonstrates that problems create personal growth. Problem solving is a major factor of this poem. Physical and mental, this situation captures them both. A fallen tree blocking the path is a very concrete problem, but overcoming it requires both mental and physical abilities. In this case, the speaker is faced with a situation which requires evaluation to conquer. She likes to halt us in our runner tracks,
