Analogies in The Mountain by Robert Frost

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In “The Mountain”, Robert Frost uses analogies to convey his message. The mountain is really the center of the town. Frost’s analogies are used in the themes of personification, nature, and metaphors. He also incorporates imagery along with the themes he uses. His comparisons allows the reader to observe how the mountain plays a tremendous role not only in the town but throughout the poem.
Personification is an important theme throughout this poem. In lines 1-2 it says, “The mountain held the town as in a shadow I saw so much before I slept there once:.” Also in lines 3-4 it says, “I noticed that I missed stars in the west, where its black body cut into the sky.” This is an example of personification. In lines 5-6 it says, Near me it seemed: I felt it like a wall behind which i was sheltered from a wind.” Most of the examples showing personification in this poem, are displayed in the first couple of lines of the poem.
In lines 1-2 it says, “The mountain held the town as in a shadow I saw so much before I slept there once:.” This is an example of personification, because the mountain cannot literally hold the town. It means that the mountain is so massive that it forms a shadow over the town. The speaker had a different outlook on the town. The speaker is not from the same town that the mountain is located in. The town that the speaker lived in is shadowed by the mountain. His perspective of the town was different, meaning he viewed things differently and saw many things in the town that one from the mountains would see differently.
In lines 3-4 it says, “I noticed that I missed stars in the west, where its black body cut into the sky.” The mountain not only gave the town it is located in a different perspective of its surround...

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...g.” Getting to the top of the mountain could be metaphorically interpreted as accomplishing a goal. There is a point in life when you have to decide for yourself what your course will be in life. You should not just go through the motions of life. It is always important to set goal and have a purpose. It also important to give anything you are doing one hundred percent of your effort all of the time. The feeling you get when accomplishing a major goal is a feeling that is indescribable, it is just so rewarding.
“The Mountain” is a poem that has many metaphors and life lessons. Frost’s uses of dialogue and analogies makes the poem relatable for readers. Also his use of analogies allows the reader to interpret the poem from numerous perspectives. There is no proper path in life. “Do not go where the path may lead, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail.”

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