Essay about The Psychology of Robert Frost’s Nature Poetry

The Psychology of Robert Frost’s Nature Poetry Robert Frost’s nature poetry occupies a significant place in the poetic arts; however, it is likely Frost’s use of nature is the most misunderstood aspect of his poetry. While nature is always present in Frost’s writing, it is primarily used in a â€Å"pastoral sense† (Lynen 1). This makes sense as Frost did consider himself to be a shepherd. Frost uses nature as an image that he wants us to see or a metaphor that he wants us to relate to on a psychological level. To say that Frost is a nature poet is inaccurate. His poetry is in the main psychologically oriented with emphasis on specific recurring themes, which include, but are not limited to, loneliness, retreat, spirituality, darkness,†¦show more content†¦The contrast between the humans and nature enables Frost to deal with and illustrate significant issues affecting humans. A very interesting point regarding Frost’s relationship with nature is that he views it with ambiguity. Most assume that Frost is a nature lover; however, while this is true in part, Frost also views nature as having the capability of being destructive. Lynen speaks of this duality by saying, â€Å"You cannot have one without the other: love of natural beauty and horror at the remoteness and indifference of the physical world are not opposites but different aspects of the same view† (7). On speaking of Frost’s dualistic view of nature, Phillip L. Gerber states, â€Å"For nature is hard as she is soft, she can destroy and thwart, disappoint, frustrate, and batter† (132). Robert Frost views nature as an ‘alien force capable of destroying man’, but on the flip side, he also views â€Å"man’s struggle with nature as a heroic battle† (quoted in Thompson). In his poem â€Å"Our Hold on the Planet† Frost illustrates this point by saying, There is much in nature against us. 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