https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48 Q9: As a result of us recognising 'fire' and 'ice' as two distinctly contrasting entities, we initially read the emotions of desire and hate as being in contrast as well. How does the shared suffix of 'ire' in 'fire' and 'desire' suggest that a different reading of the poem is possible? en-us 2016-11-06 23:36:16 UTC 2017-05-17 02:56:26 UTC hello@padlet.com nestor_campos https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655339 The shared suffix of 'ire' in 'fire' and 'desire' demonstrates the possibility of a dualistic meaning. The symbolism of fire and passion shows the connection between the two connotations. The passion of fire links to the connotations of desire. The inter-textual reference of Dante's inferno shows the lust and desire for the world to have a fresh start and renew it of all its sins, in which fire, in some religious communities, is a symbol for renewing spirit and life. This has The dualistic meaning of the greed and selfishness associated with a fresh start to the world as a result of a break-up of a relationship or a bad mind set of the writer. this poem was written after world war one in which the world endured the great depression. the effects are evident in this poem with the apocalyptic imagery of the world ending and the greed highlighted through the alliteration in 'favor fire' suggests there is still some anger or hate lingering in the persona.]]> 2016-11-07 01:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655339 matthew_booth1 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655499 Fire and ice a distinguished as two separate entities at the beginning of the poem, but this is re-assessed with the suffix of 'ire' in 'fire; and 'desire'. This common suffix used by Frost connects the two, that is, fire and ice, to suggest similarities between them. The apathetic or indifferent tone created by the low modality of 'some say' and diction of 'suffice' at the end of the poem support the idea that fire and ice, although being complete opposites, result in the same thing. The result, of course, is destruction, and Frost discusses the tendency of people to cause destruction to themselves or others, and it is irrelevant how it is brought about. ]]> 2016-11-07 01:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655499 baxter_brown https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655526 By recognizing fire and ice as two different entities fire is initially perceived to be a pure version of passion and desire. However, through Frost connecting Ice and Fire through the use of suffixes the similarities between the two destructive forces is emphasized. Frost emphasizes that even though fire is an intense passionate form of destruction, Ice is also an indifferent, apathetic and devastating force. Through emphasizing the destructiveness of both forces Frost may be potentially conveying that although they are different versions of hate they all lead to the same broken and destroyed world. Furthermore, the fire and ice may also be extended metaphors for the human emotions and interactions in a relationship and how these strong feelings always lead to a failed relationship and thus Frost's tone is pessimistic and nihilist.]]> 2016-11-07 01:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655526 harrison_lee1 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655538 The acknowledgment of the suffix of 'ire', in 'fire 'and 'desire' demonstrates the connection that can be symbolized between both words. the usual concept of human condition is reflected ]]> 2016-11-07 01:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655538 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655651 The suffix of 'ire' in 'fire' and 'desire' creates a sense of commonality, as the poet, perhaps, discover an urge for power and destruction, enlivened through the symbol of fire. Additionally, the symbol of fire in various cultures is an element of purity, which imposingly recognizes the poets lust for world wide renewal as he believes the world and its negativity must be eliminated, deemed achievable through the destructive forces of fire. Hence, this shared commonality of fire and desire appreciates the poets hatred for the reprehensible nature of the world.]]> 2016-11-07 01:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/bdpeiwwsjo48/wish/135655651