Analysis Paradox in Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken Using Riffaterre’s Method

Abstract

This study uses Riffaterre's semiotic matrix theory as an analytical tool to look at Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken". The intricacies and contradictions found in the poem can be better understood thanks to this theory, especially in light of the selected theme. It is clear from the analysis that the poem's linguistic devices and contradictions serve to both enhance the reading experience and provoke readers to consider how they come to their own decisions. The study's findings support the notion that Frost's poetry is timeless because it moves readers to think critically about the significance of their life decisions and the unanticipated results of their decisions. The findings emphasize the significance of hermeneutics in revealing the poems' underlying meanings as well as the reader's responsibility to interpret any inconsistencies or "ungrammaticalities" that may occur.