English Literature - Poetry and Poetic Devices

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English Literature - Poetry and Poetic Devices

In the poem 'Fire and Ice' by Robert Frost Fire and Ice are symbols of :


Options:

  1. Desire and Hatred
  2. Passion and Love
  3. Anger and Fear
  4. Obession and Ego

Right Answer: Desire and Hatred

Robert Frost’s nine-line poem asks whether the world will end in fire or in ice. Fire stands for desire, that is greed, lust and unbridled passion, which consume everything they touch; ice stands for hatred, indifference and coldness of heart, which are slower but, as the poet says, would suffice just as well for destruction. The poem is a compact allegory of human vices rather than a literal prophecy about the planet, and its terza rima and understated ending give the argument a chilling quiet force.

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