Question

How can Robert Frost’s poem ‘Fire and Ice’ be read as an extended metaphor?

Answer 1

Answer:

The poem is an extended metaphor as Robert Frost (the Poet)is comparing fire and ice to desire and hatred respectively.In this poem the poet also shared his own perspective that if he were to choose Between the two options fire (desire) ice(hatred),He would choose fire over ice.

Explanation:

This is because the poet is comparing two things to each other which literally are not even close to each other.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The poem 'Fire and Ice' can be read as an extended metaphor of frost (the poet). In this poem the poet compares the two most powerful and destructive things i..e... fir and ice. Fire evokes desire,Ice evokes hate. The poet supports those who favours fire,in order to not let the world end in hate. Desire is much better than hate.