Question

1. The use of symbolism in the poem "Fire and ice conveys the poet's message
effectively. Expand with reference to the poem.

ll. Justify the poet's allusion to Rapunzel in 'Amanda'.

1. Annie writes that it was fortunate that Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. Why​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) - poem referred to the father swan who bit his three ducks because they quacked too much; allusion to Mr. Keesing  - Poem written to turn the joke around on Mr. Keesing; metaphorically convey the value of talking  - fortunate that Mr. Keesing got the joke, else, the disciplinary action could have been severe.  (ii) - Poem discusses the way the world can end.  - Fire stands for greed/lust/human desire; Ice stands for hatred/ coldness/human indifference;  - world can end with either greed or indifference  (iii) - It is justified as Rapunzel lived with a witch who would constantly keep a check on her and had several rules to be followed.  - Amanda too, feels caged by the impositions  - Amanda desires peace in isolation like Rapunzel had in her tower; clarifying she will not let her hair down for anyone-writes-that-was-fortunate-that-mr-keesing-took-the-joke-the-right-way-why-does-she-feel