Question

What is the meaning of last stanza and the couplet ? In sonnet 55 by W.S

Answer 1

The last stanza means death won't be able to have any control over his friend's destiny; nor shall any enemy be able to do him any harm. The praises of his noble deeds will be read and admired by the coming generations. The coming generations of mankind will remember the memory of his loving and kind deeds in their memories by reading the rhymes created by the poet. Thus the memory of his friend will remain alive for ever until the Judgement Day.

The last couplet means the poet's friend shall live in the eyes of lovers till the Judgement Day when God Himself shall immortalize him.