After reading "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "The Road Not Taken", use the Ten Steps of Poetry Analysis to interpret both poems.
In about 2 pages, double-spaced essay,
compare and contrast the speakers in both poems, using the following questions as guidelines:
- What is happening in each poem?
- What is the conflict for each speaker?
- How does each speaker resolve his conflict?
Format the essay correctly by doing the following:
- use double-spaced page layout
- use standard 12 pt. font, such as "Times" or "Times New Roman" (no italics, bold, or fancy fonts)
- indent paragraphs five spaces and have one-inch margins on all sides
Your essay should conform to the APA style for formatting and citations.