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1、2021/4/81On a Tree Fallen Across the Road-Robert Frost2021/4/82Robert Frost(March 26, 1874 January 29, 1963)Robert Frost was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech.His work frequently employed settings from rur

2、al life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his poetical works.2021/4/83 The tree the tempest with a crash of wood Throws down in front of us is not to bar Our passage to

3、 out journeys end for good,But just to ask us who we think we are Insisting always on our own way so.She likes to halt us in our runner tracks,And make us get down in a foot of snowDebating what to do without an ax.The first five lines of the poem sets the stage and holds a message for the reader of

4、 the poemhow the speaker feels we deal with the realities of the unexpected events in our lives.2021/4/84And yet she knows obstruction is in vain;we will not be put off the final goalwe have it hidden in us to attain,Not though we have to seize earth by the poleAnd ,tired of aimless circling in one

5、place,Steer straight off after something into space. The last six lines of the poem state that we will continue from this point on and achieve victory despite the temporary setback caused by the obstacle. Perseverance is mapped out in our futures once we are tired of walking in circles trying to dec

6、ide where to go. 2021/4/85Sonnet Format 十四行詩的格式 Main features:The poem consist of 14 lines, each line contains ten syllables written in pentameter(五步格詩)The rhyme scheme of the poem is ABABCDCDEFEFGGThe first eight lines asks a question or expresses an emotional tension and is followed by six lines t

7、hat resolves the problem and relieves the tension.2021/4/86CommentThe fallen tree is a metaphor for the obstacles one can encounter through life. People are so concerned with their problems and how to solve them that they dont see what is around them. The fallen tree is to make them think about who

8、they are and the beauty they are ignoring which they can see when they look.2021/4/87Commenthuman has the ability to overcome obstacles placed before them, and though sometimes this ability is challenging to uncover, it can be done.But in an effort to overcome obstacles of daily life, people overlook their surroundings. They fail to stop and take a step back, appreciating the beauty of nature aro