Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.And melt in her own fire: proclaim no shame When the compulsive ardour gives the charge, Since frost itself as actively doth burn, And reason panders will.

The excerpt pairs words associated with heat, such as “fire,” “ardour,” and “burn,” with the cold image of “frost.” These contrasting images emphasize the strength and intensity of passion, supporting the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”

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