Question

in what way is the poet stronger than powerful rulers from chapter Not Marble nor the gilded monuments

Answer 1

The creation of powerful rulers, i.e., statues and monuments are destroyed by time but the poet is more powerful than these rulers because time cannot destroy his creation, i.e., his poetry.

Answer 2

Answer :

This question is based on the poem 'Not Marble Nor The Gilded Monuments' by William Shakespeare.

The poet was stronger than powerful rulers as the powerful rulers like kings and pharoahs got marble statues and gilded monuments erected in order to achieve immortality. But these architectural wonders would eventually be destroyed by the ravages of time like earthquakes, floods and weathering due to sun and rains. However, the poet's 'powerful rhyme,' that is, his sonnet in praise of his friend would continue to live on in the memory of readers and immortalize his friend.