NCERT · Class 10 · English · Poetry: Fire and IceHow according to the poet will the world end twice?
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According to the poet, if the world had to perish twice, the first destruction would be brought about by fire, which stands for intense desire and greed. However, for a second destruction, ice, which symbolizes cold hatred and apathy, is equally powerful and sufficient. Thus, both fiery passion and icy hatred have enough destructive force to end the world twice.
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