poem - The Fire n Ice

 Poem - The Fire n ice

POET' S INTRODUCTIONS 

Fire and Ice" is a poem by Robert Frost, an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his mastery of American colloquial speech. The poem explores the contrasting forces of fire and ice, using them as symbols for human emotions like desire and hatred, and contemplating which would be more destructive in bringing about the end of the world. 

INTRODUCTION OF POEM

Fire and Ice" is a short, impactful poem by Robert Frost that explores the potential end of the world through two contrasting forces: fire and ice. The poem uses these elements as metaphors for human emotions, with fire representing desire and ice representing hatred. It suggests that both unchecked desire and cold indifference could lead to destruction, implying that these emotions, when taken to extremes, are equally capable of bringing about the end of the world. 

Word Meanings 

Some say—some people in the world are of the opinion as; End in fire— the world will end in a fire; In ice—this world would end due to freezing; From what I have tasted—from my experience; Tasted of desire—experienced desires and its effects; desire – wish and longings; Hold with — agree or take side with; Who favour fire—who believe that this world will end in fire; favour – are inclined toward; Perish— get destroyed, decayed, expired, die; Enough—sufficient, adequate; Hate—dislike, abhor; Destruction—ruin; Suffice—enough and sufficient.

EXPLAINATION

Poem: Fire and Ice, a Critical Analysis

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.

The poet starts with an argument among people and says that the end of the world is inevitable but people have two different opinions. Some say that the world will end in fire and some say it would end in ice . He says that he agrees with the people who say that the world will in fire. But, apart from their literal meanings and their destructive powers, Fire and Ice have been used with their symbolic connotations.

Fire metamorphically represents desire and passion. the intensity and extremes of greed, lust and passion prove destructive and consume relationships the same way as a large fire can do to the world.

The poet confesses that he himself has tasted or experienced desire and its destructive impacts. He, then, says that fire of desire can bring end to the world. He favours those who hold this view of destruction through fire.