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Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in the United States. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech,Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.
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.
In these lines, the poet analyses the views of the people and states that there can be two possible causes for the end of the world.
On one side there are people who believe that the world will end because of fire. Here, fire represents the extreme desire, anger, greed etc. present wither of human beings.
On the other side, there are people who Favour ice. Here, ice represents the human emotions of the hatred, intolerance etc. the poet from his experience believes that the world will end with fire. Thus, the poet remains with those people who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
In these lines, the poet thinks that if the world had to end twice, ice would also be able to destroy it completely. For the poet ice (hatred) is a powerful as fire (desire). In human beings, hatred is long lasting and it enters into their hearts. It remains through the life. Thus, poet thinks that ice or hatred will be sufficient to bring an end of this world.
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