Question

Why does the poet compare virtuous soul with seasoned timber?​

Answer 1

$\boxed{ Hope \: \: it \: \: helps \: \: you }$

Answer:

And all must die.” However, the last quatrain presents images of an eternal soul. Through a metaphoric explanation the poet says that A seasoned timber cannot be burnt and changed into coal and therefore it never surrender to corrosion. Similarly the virtuous soul remains unchanged in spite of the passing of time.

Explanation:

$\mathbf\blue{ GOOD \: \: NIGHT } \\ { Have \: \: sweet \: \: dreams }$

Answer 2

Explanation:

And all must die.” However, the last quatrain presents images of an eternal soul. Through a metaphoric explanation the poet says that A seasoned timber cannot be burnt and changed into coal and therefore it never surrender to corrosion. Similarly the virtuous soul remains unchanged in spite of the passing of time