Question

Q8. Explain the meaning of the line, ‘And miles to go before I sleep’ from the poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”class 8th plz help

Answer 1

Answer:

Sleep refers to death here and it means that the poet has a lot of work to do before he is dead and he cannot idle away his time by looking at the dark and lovely woods.

Answer 2

This poem is a really sweet and lyrical one. Reminds me of the time when I read it years ago.

Well, the poet describes the beauty of nature in the earlier stanzas and shows an interest in this enthralling beauty. he wants to stop there and enjoy the moment. Then he suddenly remembers the duties and responsibilities that he has yet to fulfill. He thus says "And miles to go before I sleep." He says that he has a lot of work to complete before he can finally rest.