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The use of personal pronoun ‘I’ is evident and prominent in this poem. Give reasons.
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Solution
The poet uses the personal pronoun ‘I’ to emphasize his own independence in travelling the open road and also his freedom in choosing the road that he wishes to take. Moreover, he asserts through the abundant use of ‘I’ that he wants to live life on his own terms and always be in command of his circumstances.
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