Why do people do what they do? Is it for the money, the fame, or is it because they love what they are doing? Everybody has their own motivations, whether they are good or bad. The character in “After Apple Picking” may have loved his job in the beginning but now longs for something more. By using hyperbole and metaphors, Robert Frost conveys the message of choices that people can make in their lives.
Through the use of hyperbole Frost shows that there are many paths to choose from. There are countless jobs in the world that people can choose to do. Some do it for the money, others because it is what they love. Frost says “There are ten thousand fruit to touch” (L. 30). Some may be rotten, there will always be that chance, but that is life. In life there will be risks but it is worth it for happiness. There is no saying that another path can not be taken if the one that is currently being followed does not work anymore. The important thing is to follow one’s dreams.
Metaphors have a strong importance in “After Apple Picking” because they give a path to follow. Frost states “And I could tell / What form my dreaming was about to take” (L. 16-17). In the poem, this is referring to a nightmare because he is stuck in a job that does not please him. However, this could take on another characteristic. What happens in a dream may be able to translate into life. If something is strong enough to be a dream, then it is important. If it is a pleasant dream that brings joy, make it real and live a life that is fulfilling.
There are many paths that can be chosen in life. Paths can change, like in the poem when he is no longer satisfied. Since there are thousands of jobs, there is bound to be one that brings joy, so my advice is to go and find it.
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