What is the primary "meaning" of the following Robert Frost poems?

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The Draft Horse
The inevitability of the unexpected setbacks encountered throughout life
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A Considerable Speck (Microscopic)
Respect for life
2 of 7
The Ax Helve
The connections that can be made between strangers of different backgrounds
3 of 7
After Apple-Picking
Exhaustion and disillusionment, with Biblical references
4 of 7
The Road Not Taken
Life-changing decisions
5 of 7
Out, Out—
The impermanence of life and the careless attitude some have towards it, be it in an industrial context or a military one
6 of 7
The Wood-Pile
The inevitability of death/decay/change and the unpredictable nature of the world
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A Considerable Speck (Microscopic)

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Respect for life

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The Ax Helve

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After Apple-Picking

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The Road Not Taken

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Liz

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Excellent, John. Your answer choices are subtle enough to challenge the greatest of minds.

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