Fire and Ice Flashcards
1
Q
The world may end. How does the poet describe it wld?
A
In 2 ways either fire or ice
He hold favour with fire from his own experience of greed desire, longing etc
but if the world would end it could end in ice as well as hatred would also bring upon destruction of mankind
This hate would be sufficient to bring upon downfall
Both Fire and Ice are equally enough for the destruction of the world
2
Q
Contrast bw fire and ice
A
Anger, desire, lust , passion
Hatred, insensitiveness, rigidity
3
Q
Why des the poet hold favour with fire?
A
Out of his own experience with desire..fire
