One of Robert Frost's most famous poems, "The Road Not Taken," makes anyone reading the poem wonder if. The symbolism of the fork in the road has been subject to many interpretations, however, many argue that this poem symbolizes the endless curiosity that exists in human nature, making choices in life without knowing how it will affect one's life. Over time, one may come to reflect on the route one has chosen, to reflect on the potential opportunities gained or lost through such choices, and to wonder about “the road not taken.” Much speculation has been made about the poem, but according to Arti Agarwa, Frost himself cites that the inspiration behind the poem came from his old friend Edward Thomas, a Welsh poet. Frost said Thomas was never happy with the choices he made and when the two would make them. Traveling through the countryside in England, Thomas would always regret the path he had chosen for them. “The Road Not Taken” is a playful mockery not only of Thomas’s unrelenting regrets, but also of the regrets found in human nature. The speaker remembers approaching “two diverging roads in a yellow wood.” The symbolism behind the two roads is quite simple to understand, it is an early autumn morning and the roads symbolize the choices one faces on one's journey through life. Aware that only one path can be traveled, the speaker is wary of his decision “I stood a long time | And I looked at one as far as I could | Where he bent in the undergrowth” (lines 3-5). This is where most people's opinions are formed. For example, an online article written by William Pritchard states that the speaker's decision when choosing a route was due to his instinct, and... middle of paper ...... talking about " The road not taken. »Works CitedAgarwa, Arti. “The Road Not Taken – Inspiring Stories.” The Road Not Taken – Inspiring Stories. Np, and Web. April 8, 2014. Andrews, Terry L. “The Road Not Taken.” Masterplots II: Poetry, revised edition (2002): 1-3. Literary reference center. EBSCO. Internet. March 8, 2011 Ballantine, Leslie F. “CPP – The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost. » RPC - The Road Not Taken - Robert Frost. Np, and Web. April 15, 2014.Bouchard, Jennifer. “Literary Contexts in Poetry: Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken.” Literary Contexts in Poetry: “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost (2008): Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Internet. March 8, 2011. Grimes, Linda S. Continued "Robert Frost's Delicate Poem 'The Road Not Taken'". Np, and Web. March 21, 2014. Pritchard, William H. “On “The Road Not Taken”” On “The Road Not Taken” Np, nd Web. April 14. 2014