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关于乔治赫伯特的《美德》提问

By 1QfZtJLO 9天前 10次浏览

How does Herbert use the theme of transience to highlight the value of virtue?

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  • 1QfZtJLO 9天前

           Herbert employs the transience of earthly beings as a foil to underscore virtue’s eternity. The first three stanzas paint vivid portraits of ephemeral beauties—the serene day, vibrant rose, and joyful spring—each celebrated for their charm yet bluntly reminded of their inevitable decay ("thou must die," "fades to dust"). With a sharp shift in the final stanza, he introduces "only a sweet and virtuous soul," comparing it to "seasoned timber" resilient against time’s erosion. By contrasting the fleeting nature of all physical and natural wonders with virtue’s unshakable permanence, Herbert drives home his core message: amid universal transience, spiritual goodness alone transcends decay and stands as the ultimate, enduring value.

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