Selflessness

In "The Silken Tent" by Robert Frost the generosity of people is shown. The silken tent is a metaphor for the selfless and kind people of the world. Love can make people very selfless, some people just do for others to make themselves content. The silken tent is a perfect example of this. The tent is supported by one cedar pole pointing toward heaven. This pole represents that selfless person. The ties are meant to keep the pole upright during the troubling times, but that pole stand straight up, unselfishly. These unselfish and selfless people are important in the world and will always be cherished. The beauty of these kind of people is what Frost is trying to convey.