Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening: An Analysis By: Robert Frost (1874-1963) The speaker of the poem needs to continue on his journey but the peacefulness of the snowy woods prolongs his departure. My intention with this essay is to show the contrast between the speakers desire to observe the snowy woods and his obligation to continue his journey to the village. As the speaker realized he was not near the village where his friend lived. His struggle to honor his obligation began. Had it not been for the calmness of the snowy woods the speaker would have been able