“A Structural Analysis of Mending Wall by Robert Frost: Uncovering the Hidden Structures”
Author: Muhammad Haroon Jakhrani
(M.phil English from Institute of Southern Punjab Multan, Pakistan)
Published Date: 2023-06-26
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Keywords: Mending wall, structural analysis, Robert Frost, poetic devices, American literature
Abstract:
This research paper's objective is to undertake a structural analysis of Robert Frost's
poem "Mending Wall," in which the researcher will look at the form and poetic devices that Frost
uses to emphasize his point. The researcher to conduct this study uses the formal method, and
content analysis is used to interpret the text. This study also exposes unseen patterns that connect
to broader themes and problems in American culture. In order to better understand the cultural
and historical environment in which this American classic was created, the researcher will
disclose the hidden structures underlying it in this research paper. The researcher will explore the
influences of solitude, tradition, masculinity, and the human need for social interaction on
American society. In addition, Frost uses a number of literary elements, such as irony, metaphor,
and repetition, to further emphasize his point. For future researchers interested in studying
American literature, specifically poetry, this research will have significance.
