Bring out the symbolism in the poem,"the road not taken".

The road not taken symbolizes the choice to enter the unchartered land. It suggests that in making this choice one is trying to distinguish oneself from the rest of the world by taking the less traveled, less worn road. it is indicative of a person who is ready and willing to take a chance, to face a challange, who possible prefers that to the more traditional or safe ways of those of who have gone before.

It also seems to suggest courage as an important value in how we live our lives. From the poem we know that taking the less traveled road has made all the difference, suggesting that the author's life achieved that sense of difference from the commonality that might be seen on a more traditional walk. The author seems to suggest that this is a real achievement to walk on one's own without guidence, to strike out on the unbeaten path and act couragously for oneself in one's choices.