1. Discuss,
with illustrations, the view that Frost is both a traditional and a
revolutionary poet.
2.
Differentiate Frost’s attitude towards Nature from that of the English romantic
poets.
3. Bring
out the elements of modernity in Frost’s poetry.
4. Give an
account of the evolution of Frost’s poetic genius.
5. Discuss
Frost’s treatment of Nature, bringing out clearly the distinctive qualities of
Frost as a Nature-poet.
6. Write a
note on Frost’s philosophy of life as expressed in his works, with special
reference to his views on God, Man and Nature.
7. To what
extent is it correct to describe Frost as a poet of “humanity”?
8. “Frost is a serious moralist as well as a
serious artist.” Justify.
9. Discuss
(a) the theme, and (b) the technique of the poems of Frost you have read.
10. Write a
note on symbolism in Frost’s poetry.
11. Discuss
the use of ‘barriers’ by Frost in his poems.
12. Write
an essay on Frost’s diction and versification.
13. Give an
account on the theme of isolation in Frost’s poetry.
14. Write a
note on the dramatic dialogues of Frost, with special reference to “ The Death
of a Hired Man and Home Burial”.
15. Would
you regard Frost as pessimist? Give reasons for your answer.
16. Give an
estimate of Frost as a lyric-poet. What is his contribution and achievement in
the field?
17. Write a
note on Frost’s regionalism.
18. Bring
out the salient features of Frost as a poet of rural life.
19. Comment
on Frost’s treatment of New England. Is it realistic?