Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is an excellent example of one of his darker pieces of writing. However, it can be examined in a positive as well as negative light. One can interpret the poem not only by considering the meaning of the words Frost uses in a literal sense but also by considering them as symbols. Whether considering the literal meaning or even the symbolic significance, each stanza seems to be responsible for delivering vital information as the poem develops. In “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, Robert Frost’s wording interpreted literally is the positive breakdown of the poem whereas deciphering the verbiage as symbols of his dark feelings is the negative analysis.

Initially, the poem may convey more transcendental ideals and thus appearing to be understood on a literal level -- the positive side. In the first stanza, Frost is setting the scene and the mood by expressing the isolated local during a break in the travelers arduous journey; it is key to understand that this man does not want to be disturbed since he contentedly states, “He will not see me stopping here” (line 3). He stopped there to simply take a break a

Although the interpretations presented in Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” are perfect contrasts of one another they both are valid in that the support for each is adequate. Considering Robert Frost’s life with the deaths of his loved ones as well as considering his other works I would say that I see this poem mostly about the contemplation of suicide or death. However the understanding of the transcendentalist theme may just be my own inability to exclude that where nature is described since I think it’s pretty clear that this traveler wants to end his life. Furthermore, if presuming that this was Frost’s true meaning, he seems to have written the poem in three stages: the contemplation -- having the perfect location, the weighing of his options -- the bells to return him to reality, and the decision -- his obligations and ultimately it will be a while until he’s rid of his troubles. Nevertheless, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” can be analyzed by allowing for the interpretation of the words to be both literally in addition to symbolically.

In the following verses, through the horse by his side, there is a humorous yet constant reminder of reality and of his true obligation. He cannot stand all night to watch the snow pile up in the woods. The horse conveys its confusion by shaking its bell

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