Question

According to the poet, what would be as competent as fire in ending the world?

Hatred

Cold

Heat

Ice​

Answer 1

Explanation:

By not waving off the first option of fire, he considers if the world has to expire twice, ice would be equally competent in ending it. He brings about a contrast between “ice” and “hatred”. The human capability of insensitivity and hatred has the potential for inner destruction.