robert frost + william henley

Cards (5)

  • 'the road not taken' - symbolises freedom, choice and individuality
  • William Ernest Henley

    At the age of 12, he suffered from tubercular infection which progressed to his foot a few years later
  • He wrote "Invictus" in the hospital, meaning unconquerable or undefeated.
  • Similarities and Differences
    The theme of choice is involved with both as The Road Not Taken reflects on facing two roads and looking back on the choice to reflect on it. Whereas, Invictus focuses on the challenges faced but states that the author has the choice to remain incharge of his own fate; maintaning courage to succeed in life.
  • Robert Frost
    Prominent American poet that won four Pulitzer Prizes.
    He became the United States poet worthy of great honor and distinction