Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost are both very distinguished poets in America. Dickinson lived in the mid-1800s and was an introvert in Massachusetts for much of her life. Frost was alive in 1900 and lived most of his life in Massachusetts. Even though they both come from different historical moments, they have similar themes of isolation and nature in their writing. In Frost's “Knowledge of the Night” and Dickinson's “We Get Accustomed to the Darkness” they deal with darkness and night. In most of the poem the night symbolizes the darkest aspects of human nature. For all types of people darkness means something different. Each of these authors brings with them a unique vision of the night through the characters of their poems, as well as the application of images and structures. Dickinson has strong images, a distinct structure, and a point of view that presents the concern of darkness. Starting with “we,” Dickinson allows the reader to share the same feeling of nervousness as the author entering into the unknown that darkness brings together. Darkness is something that must be altered to “get used to” (Dickinson 1). The darkness leaves the reader with a feeling of “uncertainty” at first, but our uncertainty turns to courage as Dickinson’s tone changes as our vision becomes “suited to the darkness.” When we adapt to our surroundings, we “meet the straight road” (Dickinson 8) just as we meet life's challenges prepared. An innovator may “hit a tree / Right in the forehead” (Dickinson 14-15) but the problem may be easy to overcome. In the end, as “The darkness changes” (Dickinson 17) or “the sight / Adjusts… / Life goes almost straight” (Dickinson 18-20). This change in attitude, from nervousness to inspiration, helps to help the dashes that slow down... in the middle of the paper... while the time was neither wrong nor right. / I have been familiar with the night." (Frost 13-14) to talk about it at some point we all have to experience the night he described in the poem. In "We Grow Abcustomed to the Dark" and "Knowing the Night” the darkness or night is the most important topic in all the poems but it has different meanings. As both poets address this topic in their poems, Dickinson shifts from a nervous attitude to one of inspiration, while Frost views the night as an escape from harsh society. The night is used in both as a negative symbol. The use of imagery and structure is very important to help convey the message of darkness to readers. Even though the authors have a similar theme, Frost is specific and to the point, while Dickinson's makes her poetry broader and can relate to a variety of readers..