Question

But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
is also great
And would suffice.
a) What are the two different views which debated here?
b) Why does the poet seem to be perturbed?
c) What does the poet know enough?
d) What can be sufficient for the destruction of the world?

Chapter : Fire And Ice
Class : 10
Book : First Flight ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. There is a debate that is going on about the end of the world. People say that the world will end in fire or in ice. World is transitory, nothing is perennial in this universe.

2. Ostensibly, the poem "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost is about the hypothetical end of the world, with the speaker asserting that it will be destroyed either by fire or by ice.

3. 'Fire and Ice' is a symbolic poem by Robert Frost. The poet wants to aware the humanity that everything will end one day as a result of human misdeeds'. The poet says that both fire and ice are destructive. Fire of violent desires will put the world to an end.

4. :Ice symbolised hatred. Hate is just as powerful as desire. While desire consumes quickly, hate can occur and linger in people's minds and hearts for years and sometimes even lifetimes. ... Hate can, thus be very destructive and sufficient to bring destruction.