Question

Look at the following picture carefully.

(a) What has Time been portrayed as? Why?

(b) What are the other symbols associated with Time?

Answer 1

Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, sample solutions have been provided for your reference.

(a) Time has been portrayed as a man carrying the banner in his hands. The image looks much similar to that of Lord Christ. It has been portrayed so because there is nothing more powerful than man, although man’s identity and importance is very small in relation to time. Secondly, time has been portrayed as a human being because the poem is meant for them.

(b) Other symbols related to that of time might belong to nature, like the sun.