Song of the Open Road Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Just what is so great about the open road, according to this poem?
  2. Why does the speaker give so many examples—of people, places, emotions, etc.—in this poem?
  3. What is the speaker's attitude toward others in this poem? How does that compare to his attitude toward the open road?
  4. Is there a difference between love of travel and a desire for escape? How would the speaker answer this question?
  5. How does the poem's form affect the way you read it?