The poetry of Robert Frost is often tinged with sadness; a poet with a deep appreciation for the natural scene, yet duly aware of the harsh realties of life. This line from "Acquainted with the Night" highlights Frost's isolation and his sense of alienation – sentiments which are expressed through...
(Kolak 12) Also, there were witnesses that would, according to Socrates, have aided him in his cause, and yet he called on none of them to testify on his behalf: For all these are ready to witness on behalf of the corruptor, of the destroyer of their kindred, as Meletus and Anytus call me; not the corrupted youth only why should they too support me with their testimony? ...