Life Meaning In Robert Frost's Selected Poems

Abstract

Background: Poetry often serves as a reflection of human experiences and moral values.Robert Frost, a renowed American poet, expresess complex aspects of life through simpke yet profound language. His works provide philosophical insight into human choices, nature, and social boundaries. Objective: This study aims to describe the meaning of life in Robert Frost’s selected poems by applying Matthew Arnold’s moral theory. Methode: The research uses a qualitative descriptive methode, analyzing five selected poems, Nothing Gold Can Stay, The Road Not Taken, The sound of Trees, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, ,and Mendinng Wall. The analysis is focused moral reflection based on Arnold’s concepst of moral Truthfulness, goodness and truth, balance and self control, and moral responsibility. Result: The findings indicate that each poem presents a unique moral dimension of life. Frost highlights themes such as personal decision-making, the passage of time, the loss of innocence, and ethical responsibilities. Conclusion: Robert Frost’s poems deliver a deep understanding of life’s meaning by encouraging readers to reflect on human morality, the impermanence of life, and the necessity of self-awareness and ethical living.