Question

Central idea of the poem fire and ice

Answer 1

The poem revolves around the theme that human emotions are destructive when allowed to runn amok (out of control). They can destroy a person morally, physically or even mentally. The poet tells us about the destructive bearing of ill-feelings like- love, lust, intolerance, greed, hatred etc.

Here, in this poem the poet signifies love, passion etc. as fire and hatred, greed etc. as ice. Also, world represents a relationship of humankind.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:The central idea around which the entire poem revolves is that only love, equality, mutual understanding and sympathy for one and all can help in establishing peace on the Earth. The poet mentions that both fire and ice are probable ends of this world.