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Alot of discussion has taken place over how Frost was influenced in this poem. The following was taken from a document on Craville Studies.

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Context & Values:
As the poem was written in 1916, it was written in the middle of World War One
about the time that America was coming in to the war. It has been suggested that
the fork in the road was representational of the choice to join the army, a choice
that could not be taken back.
However, if one examines Robert Frost's biography, another inspiration for the
poem emerges. In 1911, just five years before the poem was written, Frost faced a
decision in his life that he regarded as "the hardest" of his life. He had to decide
whether or not to sell his recently inherited dairy farm and move to London to
pursue his career. He chose to sell the family farm and later on in life reflects on
that decision with some regret, despite the move launching his career.

I can't remember where this information (about his biography) actually came from and can't (as yet) confirm that it's true. However, if it is it does give a possible explanation for his inspiration.

What does everyone else think and can anyone confirm this?

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Post #1 - 08.06.07

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