The narrator sees that one path is overgrown and clearly not used very often. He thinks that this path is a better choice and decides to take the less desirable path. He chooses it because fewer other people have seen it or experienced it.
The message in the poem, “The Road Not Taken” is about life's choices. The speaker is faced with the decision of which road to take. He decides to take the road less traveled. He is happy with his choice although he is sad that he cannot go on both roads. He is an individual that does not follow the crowd. He feels his choice of choosing the road less traveled has made all the difference in his life.
Walter is in control and is able to turn down Mr. Lindner's offer with appropriate indignation. Earlier in the play, Walter showed weakness and welcomeness.
