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Study/Discussion Questions on Robert Frost



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?