1. Mending Wall
In his poem "Mending Wall,"" Robert Frost illustrates the advantages of analyzing traditions, and possibly changing them for the better. In Frost's poem, the narrator questions the seemingly useless tradition that he and his neighbor participate in. ... Frost wrote this poem in blank verse, using subtle assonance and undeveloped vocabulary, adding to the conversational tone of the piece. ... The fact that Frost did not write this poem in a traditional form portrays the narrator's need to stray from tradition or at least reform some habits. Yet "Mending Wall- still retains some ...
- Word Count: 619
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Undergraduate