Refelctions_On_Icebreaking

Refelctions On Icebreaking Reflections on Ice-Breaking The poem, “Reflections on Ice-Breaking,” by Ogden Nash is only four lines. However, a lot can be interpreted from four lines. The entirety of the poem reads: “Candy/ is dandy/ but liquor/ is quicker.” The title lets the reader know exactly what the poem will be about. The poem is analyzing what substance helps make the best ice-breaker. Ice-breakers require getting to know someone –breaking down their inhibitions. With a poem this short in length, each word must be paid close attention to. The word “candy” is usually associated with being sweet. “Dandy” means something excellent in its class. “Candy/ is dandy” shows that candy is nice or excellent. However, it is then followed with the word “but.” The “but” signifies that there is something better than candy: liquor. Candy is commonly associated with children while liquor is commonly associated with adults. By poem, candy, liquor, word, know, excellent, best, associated, title, taste, something, someone, shows, people, must, lines, ice-breaker, however, helps, getting, four, explains, commonly, willing, while, uninhibited, true, throw, through, therefore, tell, tastes