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.

(i) What does ‘it’ refer to here?
(ii) How is ‘ice’ sufficient for destruction?
(iii) What is the main idea of these lines?
(iv) What is ice a symbol Of?

ANSWER ANY THREE OF THEM​

Answer 1

Answer:

(ii): Ice symbolised hatred. (iv): (see below)

Explanation:

(ii) 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.

(iv) Ice is a symbol of rigidity, frigidity, the waters of the earth as opposed to the fresh and living WATER of the fountain of Paradise. It is coldness, absence of love, difficult and unexplored territory not conducive to human life and life in general. With winter, the season of death.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) ‘It’ refers to the world.

(b) Ice' symbolises hatred. So hatred is sufficient for the world's destruction. ... The main idea of these lines is that hatred can destroy the world.

(c) the main idea of this line is that hatred can destroy the world

(d) ice is a symbol of hatred

Explanation:

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