Question

And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear Though as for that the passing there Had worn them out really about the same (a)Why does this road have a better claim on the poet’s choice? (2) (b)What is the paradox evident in these lines? (2)

Answer 1

Answer:

What is the meaning of these two lines,"Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same"?

If this is from The road not taken by Robert Frost, which people frequently misuse to talk about the satisfaction of making the uncommon choice, although it is really about justifying a meaningless decision by telling yourself that it was the uncommon choice and that it affected your life in some way…

we must look at the verse.

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same.

Basically, it’s saying “I looked at the other road, it was just as pretty but I figured it was an even better choice, because it was grassy and wanted to be walked on. Although in all sincerity they had been walked on about the same amount.”