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B. “A Considerable Speck” is a poem written by Robert Frost that encourages readers to establish their own perspective and form their own collective opinions. Through a three stanza couplet rhyme, Frost explores what at first seems to be a speck of dust. It is upon closer observation that he realizes that the small speck is in fact a living mite, one with intelligence and a mind of its own. In fear of dying, the mite runs across the page despite Frost’s attempting to stop it with a “period of ink”. It then continues to erratically run across the expanse of the paper until coming to a stop due to wet ink. The movement of the writer’s pen is terrifying to the little mite who recognizes that it must simply accept fate, which is left to the poet’s discretion. The second and third stanzas justify why the poet saves the mite, noting that he disagrees with the notion of helping others in order to seem munificent and “collectivistic regimenting love”. He describes saving the bugs life as his own personal decision explaining that he feels sympathetic towards the bug’s constant fears and wishes it may find peace. Despite its minute size, the bug is intelligent and relevant, intriguing both Robert Frost and its readers. C. “It paused as with suspicion of my pen, And then came racing wildly on again To where my manuscript was not yet dry; Then paused again and either drank or smelt-- With loathing, for again it turned to fly” In “A Considerable Speck”, Frost utilizes personification of the bug in order to establish symbolism. He describes that it is “suspicious” and pauses until it returns to “drank or smelt” allowing readers to develop the theme that often, it is imperative for individuals to establish their own opinion through experienci... ... middle of paper ... ...st display of mind”. E. Metacognitionists everywhere will rejoice at Frost’s perspective on life. It is never evident as to what the mite or the paper truly stands for, however, the world is seen from a unique perspective for the duration of the poem. Instead of the everyday environment, readers notice a stark mite against a blank paper and relate situations from their own lives. Frost tends to write about nature and this poem follows his usual writing style with added satire in mocking individuals who do not think for themselves. He recognizes the regimental ways of modern society and calls for individuality, originality, and simple uniqueness that has always driven creativity. “A Considerable Speck” simply transforms readers to consider the world from an alternate view. It is this ability of Frost that makes him one of the most recognized poets of the century.

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