Education by Poetry - Robert Frost

The general argument/point made by Robert Frost in his work Education by Poetry is that without poetry students can’t find their way around in contemporary literature. More specifically, Frost argues/suggests that poetry teaches metaphors, analogies, and parables; it shows students how to judge editorials and political campaigns. He writes, “Education by poetry is education by metaphor.” (pg. 48) in this passage Frost is suggesting that poetry is what gives students their imagination, initiative, inspiration, originality, and most importantly their enthusiasm. In conclusion, it is Frost’s belief that poetry is a way of learning and a way of teaching students metaphor, enthusiasm, how to make judgments, and originality.

           In my view Frost is right because think about how many people in general, more specifically students or teenagers, are influenced greatly by music every day. For example, music is a huge part of my life personally. I am constantly finding new songs that I love because they help me express myself, inspire me, and teach me life lessons just like Frost says poetry does. I definitely agree with Frost that poetry can teach people originality because my music makes me feel original; I get to listen to whatever I want and feel whatever I want from those songs. Although Frost might object me saying that I don’t agree that poetry is the only way to learn skills and understand literature, I maintain that there are many ways to gain enthusiasm and inspiration but that poetry is one great way to attain those skill and emotions. Therefore, I conclude that poetry is a great escape and an A+ teacher when it comes to teaching students enthusiasm, inspiration, originality, and metaphor but do believe there are other ways at attaining these skills that are just as beneficial.