ANALYSIS

Lines 9-14

TheVolta,orturningpoint,ofthepoem occurs between the eighth and ninth lines. The speaker now continuous onto the discuss about his personal beliefs.Henotesthatheexperiencesa new heart conflict as a result of his ideas of soaring and suffering similar to the one experienced by God. In contrast, the statues make him experience their suffering and be in aweoftheirmagnificence.

The speaker makes sure the reader is aware of the sculptures’ “Wasting of ancienttime”bymentioningit.Theyare still stunning, however there is a noticeable crack in them. Even the most magnificent statue are demolished by time, so he, one mortal man,hasnohopeagainstit.

The last lines inform the reader that the statues make the speaker think about the billowing seas and the sun. Unfortunately, over everything, time rules.