(asap giving ! ) read this passage: in me thou seest the twilight of such dayas after sunset fadeth in the west, which by and by black night doth take away, death's second self, that seals up all in rest. william shakespeare, "sonnet 73"which two things are being compared in the passage? a. a life that is nearing its end and a fading sunset b. being reborn in heaven and the sunrise of a new day c. the darkness of nightfall and the light of the daytime d. the happiness of birth and the sadness of death

bearing in mind that painting during the 1700s was a medium used by the artists at courts in order to depict the kings or queens' portraits as well as their power and influence, the painting of king louis xiv as shown in sugar changed the world supports this claim. in this painting it is possible to observe three examples of wealth, power, and influence.

the king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials.

the king has a sword and sits next to a helmet.

the king sits next to a crown, which symbolizes his power.

wearing expensive clothes, carrying a sword and posing next to a crown are symbols of wealth, power and influence which clearly represent the importance of monarchy during those times.