The poem ‘Fire and Ice’, carries with it very deep thematic ideas. Elaborate on these darkest traits of humanity.
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frost parents the two of the darkest traits of humanity: the capacity to hate and the capacity to be consumed by desire
The poem Fire and Ice highlights dark sides of humanity. These dark sides are very dangerous. These dark sides are caused by vices like greed, selfishness and hatred.
As depicted in the poem, the poet expresses his views about these dark sides. He feels either extreme desire or extreme hatred will prove to be the cause of the end of the world. The fire of selfish desires may bur the world into ashes; the ice of hatred can freeze the world into inhospitable planet.
Permanent peace on earth can be brought only through patience, understanding, tolerance, and acceptance. Through self-realization man can develop an understanding and the truth of oneness of all mankind.