THE FEAR ELEMENT IN ROBERT FROST POETRY

Abstract

This study analyzes the presence of dread in Robert Frost's literature. Both he and the readers are struck with dread by his magnificent writing. Frost's characters, like Keats', are brimming with "negative capability," which they use to enhance scenes of mystery and doubt. His protagonists contemplate ethical and philosophical issues at home and in the countryside. Every single one of his poems possesses a breathtaking sublimity that allows for deeper insights into the subject matter. The religious phenomenon permanently imprints impressions of lofty emotions. Readers are drawn into his "ulterior meanings" by his use of legendary subject matter. Death, in particular, is a topic that inspires awe and horror in readers of Frost's poetry. Subtle nuances at the base reveal obscured nooks and crannies on a surface reading. As we read his poems, we are shocked by the enchanted influence of something lurking in and outside the settings, creating the feeling of being watched predatorily. This paper explores the terror myth by reading some of his well-known poetry, which is why Frost's poetry is such a pleasant expression of the outdoors. Even though we are familiar with the woods and our surroundings, we cannot help but feel a sense of dread as we go through the familiar yet secret trails. Despite the gloom of authoritarianism, we also have a welcome breath of fresh air that grounds us in reality