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Summary
A walker chooses between two woodland paths and later reflects on the meaning of that choice, with a famous, often-misread closing turn.
Literary Tradition
American Modernism
Major Themes
- —Choice
- —Memory
- —Self-deception
- —Individuality
Historical Importance
One of the most widely known American poems, frequently taught and frequently misread as a simple celebration of individuality.
Discussion Questions
- —Are the two roads truly different?
- —How does the final sigh complicate the poem's meaning?
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