Kiel, I prefer to think of Mr. Frost's poem as more of a continuing journey than a done deal. He is not telling this story with a sigh, but believes that he shall, one day, years from now, relate it with remorse (as you say). Looking back on our decisions, things always look differently - sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. I do not pretend to speak for Mr. Frost, but I might add that we never know what our decisions will bring. Perhaps we must, in addition to being prepared for failure, be able to choose from our heart.
PS congratulations on your clean design... it made for an easy read and convenient comparison of thought
Kiel, I like your defense of your design. It's compelling. Your analysis of Frost's poem is interesting. I hadn't though of the speaker's regret, but now that you point it out, I can see your perspective.
I think it is difficult understand the real meaning of the poem as being regretful. I can see what you are saying, but I am not sure (whether the poet agrees or not) that going down the well traveled road would have given him a better experience. How do we know what our lives would have been without choosing and failing? Sometimes it is only when we fail enough that we change majors and find something better for us. Also, being laid off can have huge financial advantages if we decide to go back to school or change our career for the better. I think the important thing is how we fail (not that we do or don't fail). If we learn from it and grow, failure can be good.
Look, I used the OLDEST edition of PowerPoint still available...so my "creative" options were severely limited.
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Kiel, I prefer to think of Mr. Frost's poem as more of a continuing journey than a done deal. He is not telling this story with a sigh, but believes that he shall, one day, years from now, relate it with remorse (as you say). Looking back on our decisions, things always look differently - sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. I do not pretend to speak for Mr. Frost, but I might add that we never know what our decisions will bring. Perhaps we must, in addition to being prepared for failure, be able to choose from our heart.
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Kiel, I like your defense of your design. It's compelling. Your analysis of Frost's poem is interesting. I hadn't though of the speaker's regret, but now that you point it out, I can see your perspective.
ReplyDeleteI think it is difficult understand the real meaning of the poem as being regretful. I can see what you are saying, but I am not sure (whether the poet agrees or not) that going down the well traveled road would have given him a better experience. How do we know what our lives would have been without choosing and failing? Sometimes it is only when we fail enough that we change majors and find something better for us. Also, being laid off can have huge financial advantages if we decide to go back to school or change our career for the better. I think the important thing is how we fail (not that we do or don't fail). If we learn from it and grow, failure can be good.
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