Question

State how the following line is connected with the theme of the poem:
Their dying fire in need of logs
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Answer 1

Explanation:

because the only hope of survival for them was the logs , which they did not want to sacrifice for others

it is a metaphor used for dying hope of their survival

this links to the theme of poem that the six people dont have the cold within their hearts due to which they hesitate to sacrifice their log or wooden stick

Answer 2

Answer:

Literally, it refers to the fire that is dying and needs to keep alive with use of a log. Metaphorically, it can be understood as the fire of compassion in their hearts that is dying. To keep it burning they need a log of wood, but they do not use it.