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5thcm Interpret 3+Elaboration Time's Winged Chariot Personification Biblical

Front 5THCM, interpret:
(3+elaboration)
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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