Question

In what way are fire and ice metaphors ?do they represent two extremes of human behavior that can lead to destruction of this world ? comment.

Answer 1

Answer:

in the poem fire and ice both these words execute human nature or behaviour. fire here stands for jealousy and ice stands for hatred. both these in extremes can lead to destruction of world as poet already sees jealousy existing within everyone and that too in a negative sense. but while comparing he realizes that there is enough of hatred which can ultimately lead to end of the world.

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Answer 2

Answer:

yes they represent two extremes of human behavior.

Explanation:

'fire' stands for fierce, fiery and violent passions like anger, lust, cruelty and ruthlessness. 'Ice' stands for cold feelings like jealousy,nature,indifference and self -centredness. Though the two elements are contrary in nature, they both possess enormous destructive power .