Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost | Analysis

The poem in full: www.poetryfoun...
I thiiiiink this was the first Robert Frost poem I ever read... who would've guessed a few years later I'd be studying 20 of his poems and making a KZbin channel all about Robert Frost! The world is weird bros.
As you may have noticed in some of these videos the coloured annotations are in my own handwriting (as in this one) and sometimes they're typed. In my opinion it looks a lot more scruffy in this style so apologies for that - I literally made this powerpoint 6 months ago, back when I hadn't had the brainwave to just type up the annotations and save myself a load of wasted time. Haven't uploaded it before now because I kept getting requests for other poems... grrr. (haha just kidding - I love it when you guys engage with the channel)
Another flaw in this video (gotta love indulging your inner self-critic) I noticed while rewatching it was that I seem to have cut out like every natural pause I had in the narration, so the video moves pretty fast from one slide to the next. I tried my best to edit some of those unnatural transitions but I think there's still a few left in. So ya might wanna exercise that good old pause button while watching this one.
My sources of information for ze powerpoint...
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And woopwoop two fellow Frost video makers...
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And as I said in the video, my source for that weird bit 8 minutes in about the rhymes in each stanza mirroring their theme was.. myself! Pretty sure all that did was demonstrate my insanity rather than helping you understand the poem better. What do you reckon?
Next up will be my analysis of Two Look at Two, coming April 1st. :) See you then!
Let's end this with a motivational quote shall we.
"Being resilient does not mean being a fearless robot who never has set-backs. It means keeping your head high and believing in yourself through adversity. At first they will ask why you're doing it. Later they will ask how you did it."
Whatever you're going through right now, you are not alone and your struggles are completely valid. Time is an amazing healer and I know you're strong enough to get through whatever it is you're currently dealing with. Your people are out there and your time is coming. No actually, screw that. Your time is NOW, and the universe has your back. Achieve your goals, smile lots and keep movin' up. You got this thing.

[@bennybooboobear3940]

Or....he just stopped in some woods and wanted to chill but had work.

[@daizchalkx8490]

That would be relatable

[@barross0505]

What if he is just a courier?

[@grantsork]

When my daughter was in 4th grade she showed me a picture of a horse in a snowy woods. Her teacher had read the poem to the class. Everytime I hear it i think back over the years to that day. You reciting it as a young woman around my daughters age i believe made it extra special. Thank you.

[@daizchalkx8490]

That's so sweet thank you so much for sharing it! Best wishes to you and your daughter

[@samb7396]

Interesting poem. I too struggle with the temptation to give into relaxation but I have to write an analysis of this poem right now. Thank you for this and great job!

[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@sadiquasuadishika9985]

Do you still have it?

[@sadiquasuadishika9985]

Then please send me, I don't want to write

[@samb7396]

@@sadiquasuadishika9985 Sorry mate i deleted all my high school documents so i dont have it anymore.

[@hajunseo6669]

Thank you, unbelievable analysis like always! 3 more poems!

[@mikemcknight1295]

I think the poet likes the scenery, solitude, and peacefulness and intrigue of the woods during a snowy time, and likes the idea of a time-out to relax, but his horse, of all things, reminds him that there's nothing for them here, and it's time to plod on again to fulfill the duties of life, and so it reflects how hard life can be.

[@happadave]

Hello I just wanted to say this was great thank you for this, I’ve always had a inexplicable gravitation towards this poem especially the “dark and deep” part - then when you mentioned the unaliving interpretation - shook me

[@willbaskin700]

Considering Frost says he wrote it in one 20 minute sitting, as if it came to him out of the blue. So I doubt he intended any clever metaphors. That said all poetry leaves itself to the readers interpretation and that's what makes it interesting. Well done

[@daizchalkx8490]

Yeah I like that it doesn’t have one clear meaning, we can speculate what we think it means and best of all, apply it to our own situations and contexts!

[@e-teachermariana4140]

I loved the analyses. Thank you for it. I have reached some similar thoughts on the poem but you added things which had been unnoticed by me. About the horse shaking his head, I also infer that horses cannot understand moments of beauty as it is a very humane and contemplative feeling. I agree that the underlying topic is more about surrendering to a "deadly" moment of beauty rather than move forward, take all responsabilities. However, the repetition of the last line gives this idea of tiredness and we cannot deny stopping by the lake would be dying (he starts the poem thinking no one would find or see him there in the dark).

[@Jade-ol9lb]

This was very helpful for my Literary Studies class!! Thank you so much, keep it up!

[@daizchalkx8490]

Yay, that’s so great to hear! I will, thanks! :)

[@milesB4Isleep]

Well, you can tell by my internet name that I really like this poem. For me, it really speaks to where I am in this juncture of my life, especially since my mother recently died. Because of my faith, I feel an optimism and attraction to the afterlife. But I also feel an obligation to do the things I believe God wants me to do before I die. I strive to be a better person, not to earn salvation but to do God's will. I don't quite have the hang of it yet. There's a lot for me to learn and do in this world but I'm torn between this life and the life to come. Read Philippians 1:23

[@chizzicle]

While I am generally not a fan of "sometimes the curtains are just purple" type of analysis, that is, I do think things like that often do symbolise somethig, either intentionally or not. But, I think in the case of this poem there is still meaning to be found just by taking it at face value. Man stops by snowy woods on his way to somewhere. He might not have a permission to be there, but there's no one to see it so it is fine, and so he takes a moment to take in the beauty of the scene before he has to keep moving, things to do, places to be

[@ramesh751]

In my opinion, this is the finest poem by Robert Frost in the history of english literature.

[@djs9931]

Thank you this really helped. You seem to have an aptitude for pulling out a lot of stuff from each poem well done.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Thank you that’s so kind of you!! I did a LOT of research so can’t take credit! :))

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Uh Jesus, I literally very impressed, you dynamically brought we I been lookin for so long. Where in seven hells you've been?? I'm to be from now on one of your big fans, my deep and vast thanks 💙

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aww thanks so much! I’ve been at uni mate 😂 i wouldn’t hold your breath for me to upload on this channel again but i’m always around to chat xx

[@rimshayousaf]

Your voice is so calming i lived the way you read the last stanza ❤

[@nikhatparbeen8661]

Loved it! A really good analysis and loved your original thoughts too :) Frost can be deceptive with how simple his poems sound but they feel quite deep and alluringly profound and then you're there wondering did he really mean all that in a poem he wrote in 20 minutes or did he merely dream up a lovely scene lol

[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@mahamansari1382]

Thank you so much, I was looking for something like this for so long and I am so grateful for it

[@daizchalkx8490]

You are welcome! And I’m grateful for you my friend! x

[@levilezulu5207]

You absolute legend 🙌🏾 keep doing what you're doing because you're great at it 👏🏾

[@gtjimmymate9725]

you legend, you just carried my whole assignment

[@nishath4561]

Not really, we too have noticed how the rhymes mirror the themes when we analyzed the poem in school. You aren't the only one so we are very much sane. ^_^

[@daizchalkx8490]

Omg no way!! That's so cool hahaha. Thank you for letting me know :D xx

[@zaraowen3518]

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[@zaraowen3518]

*amazing :)

[@hassanmirza9686]

Your message down below (description) was so short on this one. I love to see those. They kinda give us an update on how you're doing. The students need to know about their teacher's state. May I propose the queen to please upload a vlog?

[@daizchalkx8490]

Omg this comment is life. Lol can we just appreciate that that description is “short” for me! I wasn’t sure if anyone actually read those let alone enjoyed them!! Cheers mate. I have tried two weeks in a row to film a vlog actually and I keep having huge lows and not being motivated to film. A level revision is an emotional time I’m sure you can imagine. But I do really want to make one... I am taking a study break next week but the week after that I will try and make one. You know what I don’t know why I’m pressuring myself to make a whole week one - could just do a few days couldn’t I?! Will let ya know how it goes. Also I really really appreciate your support - lots of love friend!! xx

[@hassanmirza9686]

@@daizchalkx8490 Why don't you do studywithme videos they are pretty easy to film!! We'd love those and will actually motivate you to study harder lol. Anyways, exams first and take care of yourself!!

[@daizchalkx8490]

Oh you mean those real time ones? Yeah I could try that. Hmmm

[@A-day-in-my_life2024.]

Everyone can explain it in his own, there is something strange about this poem . Every word has a link to something beyond our world it's all about spirit's poet.

[@-yara.celest-3252]

Thanks I have a graded oral recitation tomorrow

[@erinvanderwalt2470]

Thanks, I needed this, we're doing it in class and for exams

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aw no worries, good luck in your exams x

[@amingallardo3215]

That was really well done, thank you. By the way, your voice is beautiful.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Thank you!! That’s so kind x

[@5544370]

You are wonderful in your explanation. Great work. thank you for your beautiful and deep analysisis

[@daizchalkx8490]

Thank you so much! Have a lovely day x

[@kristinasavic8976]

will always be my favorite poem

[@tchittom]

For me, this poem is Frost reminding himself that in adulthood it is a foolish thing to get locked into a wardrobe.

[@beemkishorpkkishor720]

Voice❤

[@scoopjames1]

For me, darkest night would be December 21 -- the solstice -- which I believe he would have been aware of, rather than just no moon.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Haha now you say that that makes more sense

[@weezyyoungking]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much❤️

[@daizchalkx8490]

You're so welcome

[@Armanirf7]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

Wow, that’s incredible go you!!! Hope you’re proud of yourself

[@binaziz1978]

I like what you did here. Really impressive.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Cheers!

[@anneooileeshiia3063]

Thank you so much for this clear analysis xD

[@daizchalkx8490]

You’re very welcome, thank you! x

[@dai-seido]

Good analysis!! Very good insight.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Cheers! 😍

[@JourneyToProFo]

What if he says He will not see me stopping here For god conveying that god wont see him neglecting his dutied

[@saadfaris4717]

That's really helpful.

[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@crash320]

I can't believe I stopped to listen to something with "analysis" and "poem" in the same description. Must have been the brief glimpse of "oxymoronic" out of the corner of my eye. Still, your voice is lovely. My instinct suggests to me that Mr. Frost paused in the woods on the way home where beautiful words spilled from his soul. And he could not wait to get home to write them down, "Elinor! Break out the sherry, I think I've got a winner!"

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aww hahaha i love this comment, thank you for the kind words! I can definitely picture Robert Frost doing that yassss

[@bredamaune2028]

A brilliant, insightful analysis. Greatly appreciated.

[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@umerrehman8784]

Wonderful breakdown!

[@daizchalkx8490]

Thank you!! X

[@sohailaftab4209]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

That's so nice thank you!

[@nadhrahsuhailah4278]

excuse i want to ask what is the weakness for this poem because i did not see in each stanza the problem is can you help to find and elaborate more the details of it basically, it is from my assignment for literacy text please do before tmrw huhuhu hope you can help it have a nice day!

[@mantosh56]

This helped me a lot for my eng lit exams......thank u ^_^

[@daizchalkx8490]

Yayyy that’s amazing you’re welcome!! X

[@LeaMarie214]

Very helpful. It's pronounced monosyll'Abic. Stress is on the penultimate syllable.

[@daizchalkx8490]

I don’t remember how i said it but don’t want to find out haha. Thanks hun x

[@avneeshkumarnim]

Your voice is very nice.

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aw thank you x

[@mahamansari1382]

Also I wanted to ask that what do you have in prose 🙈 If you have Howards End then can you please share a video about it too 🙈🙈😍

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aw I’m really sorry I’m not doing Howards End for the prose question! I’m doing Small Island instead. x

[@mahamansari1382]

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[@davegrizzly6301]

this poem is about longing for death only to realize, i still have promises to keep... i found this poem one day just by accident... i might not be related to RobertFrost i find it funny that he was born in san francisco like me.

[@melody-je7qe]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@wayfarer0029]

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[@reinettevisser]

Love the Saffa accent!

[@williamradigan3820]

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[@patriciacorraya3981]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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@@daizchalkx8490 Also, your voice is very sweet. Are you uploading more videos after the May June exam?

[@daizchalkx8490]

Aww thank you! Was literally thinking yesterday I hate my voice... I think you’re my guardian angel lol. For sure I am planning on making videos after exams! I should have loads more time then so I will actually upload a lot more I think. Check out the description of my Out, Out video for the deets. ;)

[@nexo7181]

Thank you

[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@Anastazjaaaaaaa]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@wayfarer0029]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@MrPAITE-fi4np]

Q. How did the poet come to the village?

[@daizchalkx8490]

I might be wrong as I haven't taken a deep dive into the poem in a while, but I don't think he actually does go to the village? In terms of how he got to where he is now in the woods, that's left ambiguous, so the journey up to this point is mysterious. Hope that helps x

[@garrettludescher9588]

wow. this really adds a more dynamic aspect to this poem. thanks for the ideas :))

[@binaziz1978]

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[@Wise1Der]

how do we know its a man speaking in the poem? How we know we aren't seeing what is happening from the horse's eyes?

[@daizchalkx8490]

It says “my horse” in the poem so I don’t think it’s from the horse’s perspective (although that would be cool). A lot of Frostie’s poems tend to be autobiographical or at least based on an experience of his so I tend to assume it’s a male protagonist x

[@nabilsaadlm7827]

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[@dhitagain668]

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@kiranraitani296]

Helpful

[@daizchalkx8490]

Glad you think so hehe

[@rekha9327]

Why are you not uploading videos

[@daizchalkx8490]

Haven’t made anything that is worth uploading recently, and I’ve been focusing on other things, sorry hun x

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[@turneramell3553]

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[@matthewmcphee1166]

Who said it was a man?

[@daizchalkx8490]

No one, nice point! I assumed bc lots of frost’s poetry has autobiographical elements x

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[@karenacuffhendricks1]

Nope. This poem is about suicide..

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[@daizchalkx8490]

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[@jeniferedits3711]

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