And both that morning equally lay

Question

In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

(1 point)
Responses

The excitement of exploring new paths.
The excitement of exploring new paths.

The inevitability of choice and the uncertainty of outcomes.
The inevitability of choice and the uncertainty of outcomes.

The regret of making decisions without full knowledge.
The regret of making decisions without full knowledge.

The beauty of nature and its calming effect on the speaker.

Answer 1

The lines you provided highlight "The inevitability of choice and the uncertainty of outcomes." The speaker expresses a recognition that choosing one path over another may lead to an inability to return and explore the option not taken, which emphasizes the nature of decision-making and its consequences.