Woods on a Snowy Evening." His elaborate description of the woody setting brings vivid
             images to the reader's mind. Frost explains the setting so descriptively that the reader
             The setting is a very important tool Frost uses in writing this poem. The setting is
             obviously in the woods, but these are not just any old woods. Something caught the
             speaker's eyes in these woods making them a special place for the speaker. It seems as
             if the speaker has associated these woods with an aspect of his "personal paradise".
             The peacefulness, tranquillity, darkness, and silence are all important parts of this
             "paradise". These aspects help the speaker escape from reality. The snow symbolizes
             the purity and peacefulness the speaker feels while stopping in the woods. (4) The
             darkness can symbolize many different things. Some times darkness would be
             considered evil or dangerous, but I do not think this is the case in this poem. I believe
             the darkness symbolizes the undisturbed atmosphere of the woods. Darkness may also
             symbolize the mystery of the yet to be discovered secrets deep within the woods. (8)
             The silence makes the speaker feel secluded from all other aspects of reality. (11-12)
             Stopping by the woods provides the speaker with a temporary escape from reality.
             Frost does not ever tell what business the speaker is on, but you can assume it may be
             very stressful. This escape from reality is very important even in today's world. This
             poem was written in 1923 and still has aspects of 20th century society.
             The speaker knows he can not stay in this "paradise".(14) The speaker does not want
             to leave this spot, but he has made other promises that he has to keep. (14) I believe
             Frost uses repetition of the last two lines of this poem (and miles to go before I sleep)
             to emphasize the importance of this promise he has made, and to support the speakers
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