Front | 5THCM, interpret: (3+elaboration) |
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Back | •'Time's winged chariot' personification + possible Biblical allusion to prophet ELIJAH who rode his fiery chariot to heaven- time could be a reference to the will of God•'lie' and 'eternity' slight break in rhyme scheme could echo his fear •'marble vault' could allude to a MAUSOLEUM (burial chamber), death accentuated by sibilance - cold and hard place which reflects his tone |
Tags: poetry
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