Question

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
a) What do people think of the world?
b) What is the poet’s opinion about the world?
c) Which two things will destroy will world?
d) What is the prediction of the people about how the world will come to an
end?
e) What is the poet’s opinion of the world in these lines?
f) What is the contradictory opinion of the public?
g) How are ice and fire similar to each other though they have contradictory
traits?

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the poet, the world will end due to the 'fire', which symbolises desire. But if the world had to end twice then it will be due to the hatred symbolised by 'ice'. The poet feels that there is enough hatred in the world that is spreading among the people.