Robert Frost's poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” and Christina Rossetti's poem “Up-Hill” share a common overarching theme dealing with humanity's passage from the cradle to the grave . Furthermore both works are examples of poetry that are; Rich in imagery, Highly effective in the use of figurative language, metaphors and personification. They contain symbolism and allusions. In both poems images are a dynamic element. Robert Frost paints a clear picture of someone traveling into the woods and dark night, using the opening line "whose woods are these I think I know." (Frost 1) Frost's opening line establishes an image of both the place and the feeling of doubt that the speaker recognizes. Doubt is found in the words “I think I know”. (Frost 1) Christina Rossetti presents the reader with a clear vision of a road winding up a long hill and a tired traveler. His opening line "does the road always wind uphill?" not only does it indicate a tiring journey, but it demonstrates the fatigue of travelers as it is very similar to a child asking the question "are we there yet". Clearly both of these opening lines establish the position and give an indication of the protagonist's impending state of mind. While the poem Frost offers a clearer view of the physical geography of the forest location through the statement “between the woods and the frozen lake” (Frost 9), Rossetti gives the reader a sense of the emotional weariness of asking “is there to is the night a place of rest?” (Rossetti 5) Through the use of images we clearly see both the place and the condition of the travellers. In both works the images bring the reader to a level where the figurative language can be understood. The rich images of these two works b...... middle of paper ......al and Critical Study, Boston, Roberts 1930. Print.Frost, Robert. “Stop in the Woods on a Snowy Evening,” Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, Robert DiYanni, 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2007. 767. Print.Poirier, Richard, paraphrased from the book Robert Frost: The Work of Knowing. Copyright ©1977 by Oxford University Press, Web. 5 October 2011. Rossetti, Christa, “Up-Hill” Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. Robert DiYann.Sixth ed. New York: McGraw Hill 2007. 807. Print.The New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha, MichaelD. Coogan, Marc Zvi Brettler, Carol A. Newsom, Pheme Perkins Editors, Third Sub Edition et al. Oxford University Press, New York, 2001, print