https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f Q7: The use of the generic pronoun 'Some' in the first two lines creates anaphora and a dilemma. Why would Frost be so generic? Why not state the scientific or religious assertions of the day in a more specific way? en-us 2016-11-06 23:28:44 UTC 2017-05-17 05:25:24 UTC hello@padlet.com mitchell_devine https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135654805 Robert Frost utilises the equivocal pronoun of ‘’some’’ to not only create anaphora, but to establish an atmosphere of ambiguity which acts to subvert the scientific and religious assertions of the day. The generic nature of the poem in conjunction to the meiosis established through such doubtful dictions, aims for the reader to view the world not from a ‘scientific’ or 'religious' understanding, but to adopt a more nihilistic approach to acceptance of fate. By not stating the source of information and thus propelling prevarication, Frost comments on the meaninglessness of objectiveness and common-day assertions, and focuses on the inevitable vacuousness of death. ]]> 2016-11-07 01:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135654805 aidan_ho https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655183 The generic pronoun 'some' in the first two lines creates an anaphora and a dilemma in how it expresses the different ideas and reflections people made about how truth is found in the world. It accentuates the way how a mass of people think about the truth, instead of reflecting on just an individual's way of thinking. The word 'some' reflects an unspecified number, however, it is always more than one. Frost is generic in his explanations and statements about science and religion due to the constant and ongoing debate about which one is more "correct". Frost feels as though either of them could be right, and that it is not his decision to make, however, he believes that one is "stronger" than the other due to his own lived experience. Therefore, it shows that he is not fully on one side and that either one, being 'fire or ice', may be correct, depending on what each individual believes in themselves. ]]> 2016-11-07 01:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655183 anthony_bejjani https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655203 Throughout his poem, Frost uses the comprehensive pronoun 'some' to allude to the scientific and religious assertions of the day. This is done in order to reflect the ideologies of society at the time, such as Dante's Inferno. Through this broad and indistinctive language, Frost creates an enigmatic and uncertain atmosphere which further emphasises the apathetic tone of the poem. The anaphora of 'Some say...'  highlights the paradoxical nature of the text, as fire and ice are two opposite earthly elements yet both have the destructive nature to destroy the world. This idea of fire and ice as different but the same is reinforced through the introduction of first person diction with 'I hold' . Through this, the detached and disinterested tone is highlighted which contributes to the overarching statement of the world's anticipation and discovery that war is possible and could happen at any time, thus the world will eventually end. This attitude sparked much controversy from religious and scientific groups, who had opposing beliefs on the end of the world, however both agreed that the world will end. Hence the use of the nebulous language with 'Some say' as it is reflective of the differing opinions whilst fire and ice are symbolic of the nature of each view.]]> 2016-11-07 01:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655203 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655319 The use of the generic pronoun 'some' instead of a personal pronoun suggests his concept of the truth of the world is one that is universal not just for the persona. ]]> 2016-11-07 01:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655319 james_harrison3 https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655855 By using the term “some” instead of “I” or “an individual,” Frost asserts that the distinction between the two elements is a universal truth, not just an idea promoted by an individual. 
The use of Some in the beginning two lines outline the claim that the world will end as a direct result of one of these elements. Frost only mentions these two elements as potential causes for the world to end. ]]> 2016-11-07 01:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_diciaccio/nd30n47td77f/wish/135655855